Bible verses about materialism I would like to start off by saying everyone has material things. When the need for possessions becomes obsessive it is not only sinful, it is dangerous. Materialism is idolatry and it never leads to godliness. Paul Washer made a great statement. Things are only obstacles that get in the way of [...]
What does the Bible say about discipline? Scripture has a lot to say about discipline. Whether it is God’s discipline, self-discipline, child discipline, etc. When we think of discipline we should always think about love because that is where it derives from. People who play sports discipline themselves for the sport that they love. We [...]
Bible verses about moderation Have you ever heard someone say moderation in all things? If you have I want you to know it’s false. When talking about moderation we must also remember the word abstinence. There are some things you just can’t do. Underage drinking cannot be done in moderation. You can’t gamble, smoke, watch porn, [...]
What does the Bible say about temptation? Is temptation a sin? No, but it can easily lead to sin. I hate temptation! I hate when something seeks to take the place of God in my mind. One day I was in tears because I was losing the presence of God. My thoughts were being filled [...]
The world is filled with a large variety of belief systems. All but one, Christianity, are false. Many of these false beliefs can be understood by exploring three basic terms: theism, deism, and pantheism. What is theism? Theism is the belief that there are gods or a god who created the world and have had [...]
Bible verses about haters As Christians we are to always be humble and never brag about anything, but there are some people without you even bragging who might be jealous of your achievements. Hating and bitterness is a sin and can be brought on by getting a new job or promotion, buying a new house, [...]
God: Do you trust Me? That’s a question God had asked me before, and if I’m totally honest, it wasn’t my favorite question. But He was asking me this question once again as I sat in the waiting lounge of the US embassy applying for a student visa. My application had been rejected a few [...]
Difference between lutheranism and catholicism In this post, I will explore the differences (and similarities) between Roman Catholicism and Lutheranism. It is a subject that takes us back to the heart of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, when an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther penned 95 articles (or theses) of contention against the [...]
What does the Bible say about identity in Christ? Where does your identity lie? It’s so easy to say Christ, but is this actually a reality in your life? I’m not trying to be hard on you. I’m coming from a place of experience. I’ve said my identity was found in Christ, but due to [...]
For the past two millennia, more people on earth have known the name of Jesus in its various translations (Jesu, Yeshua, ʿIsà, Yēsū, etc.) than any other name. Over 2.2 billion people worldwide identify as Jesus followers, and billions more are familiar with His name. The name of Jesus Christ reflects who He is, our [...]