C.S. Lewis wrote a book called The Four Loves, dealing with the four classical loves, usually spoken of by their Greek names, Eros, Storge, Philia, and Agape. Those of us who have grown up in evangelical churches have probably heard of at least two. Although only two of these actual words (Philia and Agape) show [...]
Fifty years ago, only a handful of Bible translations in English were available. Today, we have dozens to choose from. Two of the most popular are the New International Version (NIV) and the New King James Version (NKJV). Let’s contrast and compare these two favored versions. Origins of both Bible translations NIV In 1956, the [...]
What does the Bible say about Rahab? Isn’t it incredible to realize that Jesus’ family tree includes Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute from Jericho? Her story radiates God’s grace in a way that stops me in my tracks, proof of just how vast and reaching the gospel of Christ truly is. Who could’ve imagined Rahab rising [...]
What does the Bible say about worship? Worship is a central part of Christianity because the Bible declares that we were created for the worship of God (ref. Isaiah 43:21). But what is worship? Is it a choir singing or a person playing guitar? Or is it much more than that? Let’s explore what the [...]
What does the Bible say about relationship with God? When we speak of a relationship with God, what does that mean? Why is it important? What can disrupt our relationship with God? How can we grow closer in our relationship with God? Let’s discuss these questions as we unpack what it means to have a [...]
What does the Bible say about God being with us? When we feel fearful, we need to be reminded of God’s presence. When we feel weak in our faith, we need to be reminded of God’s promises and His great love for us. Even though God is all-powerful and so completely otherly in His holiness, [...]
When we think of the word “life,” many ideas come to mind. We each have our current mortal life, and we will one day have eternal life in immortal bodies. We each have a God-ordained purpose for our life and a way that God wants us to live our life. We also have a certain [...]
What does the Bible say about everything happens for a reason? Have you ever felt discouraged when things didn’t go your way, only to look back later and say to yourself, ‘That’s why God did it’? We may not always understand what God is doing, but He is at work. God isn’t like us, He [...]
What does the Bible say about the Father? There are a lot of misunderstandings about God the Father. God the Father in the New Testament is the same God of the Old Testament. We have to have a correct understanding of God if we are to understand the Trinity and other major theological subjects. Though [...]
What does the Bible say about thankfulness? Did you know that being thankful builds positive emotions – like happiness and optimism? Thankfulness enables us to enjoy our life experiences, while reducing stress and boosting our health. A grateful attitude empowers us to cope with adversity and build productive relationships with others as we encourage them [...]