How old is the Bible? That’s a complicated question. The Bible was written by multiple authors inspired by the Holy Spirit (“God-breathed”). Around forty people write the sixty-six books of the Bible over at least 1500 years. So, when asking how old the Bible is, we can answer the question in several ways: Whan was [...]
Put on the spot; most Christians could list several differences between God and man. God certainly made the distinction throughout Scripture. If you haven’t considered the topic of man versus God, reflecting on it could help you grow in your view of God. It might help you see how much you need Him. So, here [...]
What is a catechism? A catechism is an introduction or basic summary of a church’s teachings on important points of faith. Several Christian denominations, like Anglicans and Presbyterians, use catechisms. Most churches that baptize infants have children go through catechism classes when they are around twelve. Adults also take these classes if they are new [...]
What does the Bible say about Jesus As King? Who is the king of your life? Pause and reflect on this question. Is it money? Your career? Or is it Jesus Christ? The Bible declares that Jesus is the ‘King of Kings and Lord of Lords’—there is no one higher, no one greater. He reigns [...]
“My friend is going to a really weird church. Could it be a cult?” “Are Mormons a cult? Or a Christian church? Or what?” “Why is Scientology called a cult and not a religion?” “All religions lead to God – right?” “Is a cult just a new religion?” “Didn’t Christianity start as a cult of [...]
Do you believe in angels? What about demons? What do you think they look like? What do they do? Let’s explore what the Bible says! What are angels? God created angels to serve and glorify Him. They are mighty in strength, obeying and performing God’s Word, and doing His will. (Psalm 103:20-21) Angels are created [...]
What does the Bible say about the moon? The Bible mentions the moon in various contexts, as we’ll explore below. But before we dive in, let me ask: What comes to mind when you think of the moon? For me, it’s a stunning reflection of God’s omnipotence and order, created with a mere snap of [...]
Over the centuries, Jesus’ name has evolved with many variations of nicknames. The Bible has a variety of names for Him to adding to the confusion. However, one thing is sure, Jesus does not have a God-assigned middle name. Learn about the names of Jesus, who He is, and why you should know the Son [...]
In this article, we will be comparing the KJV vs ESV Bible translation. In this survey of two popular English translations of the Bible, you will find that there are similarities, differences, and that both have their merit. Let’s take a look at them! Origin of the King James Version and English Standard Version KJV [...]
Many Christians feel uncomfortable with the idea of cremation. Is it wrong to desecrate a body by burning it? Some Christians even wonder if God can resurrect a cremated body. Let’s face it. In this day and age, everything is getting more expensive. The cost of traditional burials has skyrocketed to more than $7000. Many [...]