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What does the Bible say about getting closer to God? Thank God for sweet fellowship. Thank God for Bible knowledge. Thank God for Christian music. All of these are incredible blessings. But having them doesn’t necessarily mean you are close to God. Jesus didn’t just save us to forgive our sins. He saved us so [...]
With so many Bible translations available in the English language, choosing one that’s best for you can be challenging. A lot depends on who you are. Are you a seeker or a new Christian with little knowledge of the Bible? Are you more interested in accuracy for in-depth Bible study or reading through the Bible? [...]
What does the Bible say about lust? Lust is not a common word in today’s society, and yet, lust is the driving force behind most marketing. Companies want you to lust after their project, or they will somehow use lust – such as a raunchy commercial – to get you to buy their product. Unfortunately, [...]
What does the Bible say about victory? Are you wondering what does the Bible say about victory? In this tumultuous time we are faced with a grueling election season, a world-wide pandemic, toilet paper shortage, and skyrocketing gas prices. It is hard not to feel defeated, but let’s remember that there is victory in Christ. [...]
Let’s find the best Bible translation for your needs. In this comparison, we have two very different Bible translations. We have the King James Version and we have the New International Version. But what makes them so different? Let’s take a look! Origin KJV – The KJV was originally published in 1611. This translation is [...]
Is the Kingdom of God the same thing as Heaven? If not, what is it? Let’s unpack the answers to these questions and more. We’ll start with what Heaven is. The Bible makes it clear that Heaven is a place. Jesus ascended to Heaven after His death and resurrection. “After He had said this, they [...]
What does the Bible say about tithes and offering? When tithing is mentioned in a sermon, many church members will eyeball the pastor suspiciously. Others may moan in despair thinking that the church is just wanting to guilt them into giving. But what is tithing? What does the Bible say about it? Christian quotes about [...]
Today, about 76% of couples live together before marriage. Among Evangelical Christians, 54% cohabit before marriage, and the number is higher for younger couples. Moving in together before saying “I do” has become a “new norm,” even among Christians. It has become morally acceptable for many believers as long as the couple plans to marry. [...]
The division between Calvinism and Arminianism is a hotly debated subject amongst evangelicals. This is one of the primary issues that threaten to cause a split in the Southern Baptist Convention. In our last article we discussed Calvinism. But what exactly do Arminians believe? What Is Arminianism? Jacob Arminius was a 16th century Dutch theologian [...]
The words are very similar. Happiness and joy. They are sometimes used interchangeably in the Bible. Historically, great church theologians have not made a distinction between the two. The distinction we will make is not so much in the substance of happiness vs. the substance of joy, but in the object of happiness vs. the [...]