Bible answers for seekers and new Christians
While considering the following 10 best Bible verses for athletes, keep in mind that the Bible is, first and foremost, the Word of God to believers and unbelievers. It’s not primarily a handbook for winning physical competitions. We start our list with 1 Timothy 4.8, which makes that perspective clear. 1. 1 Timothy 4.8 “For … Read more
How we get over hurt feelings has a different answer for true Christians than for unbelievers who haven’t had a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Christians live their lives with a purpose that’s much larger than themselves. They may or may not see their lives that way, but it’s how God sees it: “But the … Read more
What is spiritual maturity, and how does a person become spiritually mature? This is a post for Christians, and for seekers who wonder what life will be like after they become Christians. If you want to become a Christian but don’t know how, you’ll find the essential Bible verses in the right margin of this … Read more
Bible study should be every Christian’s lifelong pursuit. Because there’s so much material covering so many topics, names and events, I like to quote one of my favorite verses, Isaiah 28.10, to keep the right perspective. Take the time to read that verse slowly. Notice that Isaiah laboriously repeated each step: Precept upon precept, precept … Read more
Let’s face it: Some people find it harder to memorize scripture than others. Like everything else in the Christian life, start by knowing that you’re not alone. Ask God to help you, and proceed in faith that he’s doing just that. Most Christians will find the following procedure helpful: Select a passage that’s meaningful to … Read more
For starters, it helps to WANT TO learn how to control anger. The problem there is that anger is usually a way to lessen the pain of being hurt somehow. When someone hurts us, we’ve learned that becoming angry instantly reduces pain. It hurts less to be angry than to experience the pain of being … Read more
The phrase “thorn in the flesh” is taken from the Apostle Paul’s second letter to the church in Corinth. In 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, he writes about a “thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.” Scholars and theologians have interpreted this metaphor in various ways. Some suggest it was a physical ailment, … Read more
For starters, keep in mind that “without faith, it is impossible to please God“. If you’ve expressed that faith by becoming a genuine born-again Christian, then you’ll do well to keep in mind three simple things that God expects from us (Micah 6.8): Do justly Love mercy Walk humbly with your God Walking “In the … Read more
New Christians soon find themselves wondering what the Bible has to say about prosperity. Before beginning, keep in mind one key thing. God’s prosperity isn’t measured by how many things we’ve accumulated in our garages. It isn’t measured by the size of the house or how new the car is. It isn’t about investment accounts … Read more
The story of the Rich young ruler is found in three of the four gospels. The following paragraph is from Matthew 19.16-22 Now behold, one came and said to Him [Jesus], “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” So He said to him, “Why do you call Me … Read more