How does the Christian faith remain identifiable in a world that doesn’t consider itself Christian? How can it be recognizable and strong in a time that is increasingly turning away from Christian subject matter and values?
Germany has opened its doors wide for refugees. The result: lots of criticism from conservative circles, and an increasing Islamization of society. But what is actually the Christian approach to this problem?
“Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an example”.
Mercy is a communicable attribute of God that expresses His goodness and love for the guilty.
For many, the pursuit of pleasure comes before everything else. This thinking is unfortunately also seen among Christians. If we’re not in the mood, we feel we have the right to disobey God.
Are we sacrificing much time from our family and God because we crave wealth (and the influence, power, and prestige associated with it)?
“And as it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man."
According to Philippians 3:12-16, six things are necessary if we want to press on toward the goal.
There have always been passionate preachers who warned of the approaching apocalypse and denounced the corruption of society. What is different today?
Discipleship is not merely about our spiritual welfare; it is as much about our willingness and commitment.
An article in the Harvard Business Review, titled “Market Myopia,” discussed how some people did not understand the nature of their business.
What the most expensive painting in the world can tell about our life and priorities.
Paul wished to cling to Jesus after he had been conquered by Christ. If I want to take hold of Jesus, I have to learn to subject all my thoughts, my feelings and my desires to the cross of Jesus.
The Transfiguration makes it clear that the unconditional will of God is for His Son to follow this path and finish what God had begun, in His grace and love toward man.
Authentic life transformation is the work of the Holy Spirit, who uses the Word of God to effect that change.
Matthew the evangelist reports that “after six days,” Jesus led three of His disciples “into an high mountain apart”. What happened six days prior?
A terminally ill girl hoped for eternal life through being frozen after her death.
A cult is any religious movement that has teachings and/or practices that deviate from the doctrines of historical, orthodox Christianity. Cults arise for various reasons.
Those who are in the Spirit do not boast of their works, but in Jesus Christ alone. We cannot earn grace through our own efforts.
When the reality of pain and suffering is minimized, not only is the witness of Scripture distorted, but also the outcome is a profound disservice to oneself.
The return of Jesus will bring the final and visible redemption to all those who believe in Him. His return will usher in the completion.
Who are the “dogs” that Paul is talking about? Dogs were different at that time from those we know today.
What Jesus means to us has a significance and effect in eternity. It is the living hope that we as believers have: through the blood of the Lamb of God, we are sanctified for all time.
Our Lord Jesus Christ brought something completely new. With Him life, light and the redemption of the world were revealed. That is why Paul called Him our Passover Lamb.
“He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly” (Revelation 22:20).
So far, countless attempts have failed to discredit the Jesus of the Bible. It will remain this way, but man does not give up.
When the reality of pain and suffering is minimized, not only is the witness of Scripture distorted, but also the outcome is a profound disservice to oneself.
When we have learned to follow Jesus, we will have joy. Again and again, we can keep this name, the name of joy, in mind.
How do we behave toward servants and messengers? How and in what are we ourselves servants and messengers?
The recent mass shooting in Las Vegas was the worst in U.S. history.
The Church is in danger. Not from the outside but from the inside. What can we do against this as individual believers?
Tribulation has many faces. We can fear losing our job, or not being able to keep up with the demands of our society...
The recent mass shooting in Las Vegas was the worst in U.S. history.
The Church is in danger. Not from the outside but from the inside. What can we do against this as individual believers?
What are we striving after in our decisions, our time planning, our service? Are we seeking our own, or that which is Jesus Christ’s?
The theologians think there is “some doubt in the New Testament about Jesus’ origin with God and His earthly descent from David.
Religious symbols can be powerful testimonies to the authenticity of someone’s faith, yet they can also be abused and misunderstood.
Justification Newly Discovered - Part 3 - The question of the image of God is of great significance in counseling.
The source of our joy is that Jesus dwells in our hearts and that our past is forgiven.
