Bible answers for seekers and new Christians
Churchianity describes any Christian church when the pastor, his church or its activities become more important than Jesus Christ himself. It’s easy to see how that can happen! A talented member of the congregation has a special gift. The ministry prospers, and attendance grows. News spreads and soon that church has the reputation of being … 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
Biblical conflict resolution should be simple, but unfortunately it’s often not. Beliefs can be deeply held, and in our American culture with its democratic traditions, people aren’t afraid to voice their opposing opinions! Fortunately, the Bible records that Jesus spoke directly to resolving conflicts. Unfortunately, Christians often forget, or are ignorant of, or just choose … Read more
People who wonder if drinking alcohol is a sin might be surprised to find what the Bible has to say on the subject. Jesus not only drank wine, but the first recorded miracle in his ministry was to turn water into wine. Paul told Timothy to “drink a little wine for your frequent infirmities“. Jesus … Read more
A carnal Christian is a person who’s had a genuine encounter with Christ and been born again, but who hasn’t yielded to the Holy Sprit’s maturing influence after that initial experience to become a spiritual Christian. Evidences that a Christian is carnal may include: Smoking, drinking alcohol or using illegal drugs. Using profane language. Sexual … Read more
New Christians learn how to hear God’s voice over time. As with real babies, some learn faster than others. The process can vary among individuals, but most mature believers will agree to the following 7 things: It doesn’t include seeking signs from God. Because God is a spirit, his voice isn’t heard with our ears. … Read more