Biblical Perspectives in Everyday Life Every time we sing the song, Here I Am to Worship, I choke up on the “bridge” that says, “I’ll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross.”1 That perspective is so true. Try as I might I will never know in this lifetime what it cost…
From gotQuestions.org The Romans Road to salvation is a way of explaining the Good News of salvation using verses from the New Testament Book of Romans. It is a simple yet powerful method of explaining why we need salvation, how God provided salvation, how we can receive salvation, and what are the results of salvation. The first…
Excerpted from Forgiveness: The Possible Impossibility Forgiveness is, literally, at the heart of Christianity. Its meaning is not difficult to understand, but “to forgive” as a way of life is not something one does naturally. Forgiveness means “to cancel a debt” or “to set aside.” It is not based on feelings but, instead, involves a choice…
Excerpted from Forgiveness: The Possible Impossibility Forgiveness is at the heart of Christianity and means “to cancel a debt” or “to set aside.” The awesome demonstration of God’s love—the sacrifice of Jesus—is the perfect example of forgiveness that sets the standard by which God’s children are to forgive others. Ephesians 4:32, Be kind to one another,…
What is the purpose of life? This question has been asked for centuries. The Bible gives us a clear answer – Life is about relationship. From the book of Genesis through the book of Revelation, the Bible shares a relational message. This message is called the Gospel, or the Good News. When people understand the…
Excerpted from Joyful and Worry Free Joy overflows when Jesus is the center of your life. This joy is observable, as should be a companion characteristic noted in Philippians 4:5, “Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand” (ESV). Some translators say that Philippians 4:5 is one of the greatest translation challenges in Scripture.…
Forgiveness Forgiveness is at the heart of God’s message to you in His Word and in His Son. Take time to rest in God’s comfort and assurance as you review some of the matchless aspects of His forgiveness provided through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:7, In Him [Jesus] we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of…
There are few aspects of life more misunderstood or neglected than forgiveness. By God’s grace, this study will give biblical insight into the following aspects of forgiveness: COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT FORGIVENESS THE BASIC DEFINITION OF FORGIVENESS THE BIBLICAL CONTEXT OF FORGIVENESS—SACRIFICIAL LOVE THE EXAMPLE AND STANDARD OF FORGIVENESS CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS TRAITS OF BIBLICAL FORGIVENESS…
There are not many reliable avenues to gain insight into the “real you” . . . but your words, like a mirror, reflect what is in your heart. Jesus stated that reality in Luke chapter 6. Luke 6:45, The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person…
Every person has shortcomings, but how many of us want our personal failures told to others? Yet, one of the easiest habits to acquire—and one of the hardest to break—is to broadcast the sins of others. On the one hand, no one likes his/ her faults to be broadcast; yet, on the other hand, the…