As mentioned in Part 1 of this series…Bible translation is one of the most daunting linguistic tasks imaginable. We are grateful that the Lord enabled scholars to translate the original languages of the Bible and, as a result, billions of people can read and study God’s Word in their own languages. Recognizing and appreciating the awesome work…
INTRODUCTION What subject is addressed most often in the Bible? If your answer is “Salvation,” you are correct. Do you know the second most addressed subject in Scripture? It is “financial matters,” described in various ways, such as: wealth, possessions, stewardship, or giving. About 10% of the Bible deals with this topic, and its importance is…
Misunderstandings and Observations about Discipleship / Biblical Counseling Part 3 of this series highlighted the indivisible linkage between discipleship and biblical counseling. This linkage is evident by common terminology and ministries related to both discipleship and biblical counseling. In fact, an overview of the New Testament emphasizes that all believers can and should counsel biblically as…
Overcoming Sin Series…#1 Sin is one of the most emphasized subjects in God’s Word and, not surprisingly, sin is an aspect of life that is inherently devastating. Sin’s consequences are considerable in this life but, apart from God’s grace to save, profoundly severe in the life to come. Thankfully, God Almighty has provided an eternal…
Do you have a simple and accurate definition of truth by which all communication can be measured? Consider this definition: Truth means to bring everything to light. Bringing everything to light includes all of the following: Bringing everything to light is also related to “doing” rather than highlighting verbal skills and perceived intellectual prowess. Bringing everything to light is always…
Overcoming Sin Series…#2 Presentations dealing with the subject of sin can make many people uncomfortable. Sin is not a comforting subject, so any aversion to that topic is understandable. On the other hand, everyone is affected by sin, so knowing how to deal with sin is beneficial and should be welcomed. The motivation behind any…
Perplexity Erased And Christ Embraced This snippet is excerpted from the more complete study titled Grace, Mercy, and Peace Divine peace comes from God and Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:3). This peace is a tranquil harmony of heart and mind that maintains Christ-centered well-being regardless of circumstances or people. At its foundation, this peace is a result of being justified by faith…
Biblical Counseling / Discipleship: Intertwined and Inseparable The definition of biblical counseling in this series indicates that believers growing in the Christ-life have the privilege of helping others face and deal with various aspects of life and relationships by relying on the Holy Spirit and the complete sufficiency of God’s Word. Valid biblical counseling occurs when…
Counseling…What Is It? Counseling occurs every day between friends, family members, work associates, team members, fellow students and, sometimes, between complete strangers. The definition of counseling implies its occurrence in daily life. Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary says that counseling is “advice and support that is given to people to help them deal with problems, make…
Counseling…Based on What? For decades, a minority of believers in Christ have faithfully fought to maintain biblical standards regarding counseling beliefs and methodologies in the Body of Christ. At stake in this struggle are such principles as: Discerning believers in Christ easily recognize the battle lines listed above. They know that God the Father, Jesus…