“A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape. But a woman of strength kneels in prayer and keeps her soul in shape.” We are commanded to pray. Even though God knows our needs before we even think to ask Him. We can trust that God, in His providence will meet [...]
You probably have Baptist friends, or you are Baptist, as it’s the 2nd-largest religious group in the U.S. Over 42 million people in America are members of Baptist churches. By contrast, the Seventh-day Adventist church has 1.2 million members in the U.S. and 20 million worldwide. Perhaps you’ve wondered what the differences are between the [...]
Seven years ago, my world was flipped on its head. I was a freshman in college on a long weekend home when I found out my Nana was dying. I had a choice to make, go back to school as planned, or go to Houston with my parents to say goodbye. I choose to say [...]
Let’s dive into the differences between agnosticism and atheism Atheism and Agnosticism are two theological perspectives that many people use interchangeably, though they are two very different viewpoints. In this article, we will discuss each one and their validity. What is Atheism? Atheism is the belief in the non-existence of God. Atheism is indeed a [...]
Was God Jewish? To answer that question, we must ask, “What does it mean to be Jewish?” Being “Jewish” is a combination of one’s ancestry, culture, and religion. The people called “Jews” in the Bible were from two of the twelve tribes of Jacob (Israel). At first, all the twelve tribes were called Israelites. Later, [...]
ESV translation of John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. – John 1:1 John 1:1 Greek translation En arche ēn ho Logos, kai ho Logos ēn pros ton Theon, kai Theos ēn o Logos. – John 1:1 Observations – What does John 1:1 [...]
Breathtaking privileges! That’s what you have when you enter into relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ! If you are not a Christian, consider all the spectacular blessings that are waiting for you. If you are a Christian, how many of these mind-blowing advantages have you understood? How have they radically changed your life? [...]
Has this ever come to mind? How is God still good to me when I sin? Sin has entered the human race ever since Adam and Ever ate the forbidden fruit. So, sin then dwells in the flesh. But even when we succumb to our flesh’s desire, God still has mercy upon us. God is [...]
The Torah and the Bible are typically viewed as the same book. But are they? What are the differences? Why do we use two different names? If Jews and Christians are both called People of the Book, and both worship the same God, why do we have two different books? What is the Torah? The [...]
When we meet someone new, one of the first questions we often ask them is where they’re from. We usually follow up by asking how they ended up in the area and what they do for a living. We may have similar questions about Jesus and the Devil. Where does Jesus come from? Why did [...]