It seems everyone has heard of John 3:16. That famous passage that is for some reason waved on placards at sports events contains a message of hope that is the foundational truth of the entire message found within the Bible: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” … Read More You’ve Read John 3:16…But Have You Read John 3:17?
For example, there’s a lot about prayer we can learn from studying the book of Psalms. Most of them are, in effect, prayers put to music. Psalm 141 is no exception. This is a psalm on which I try to model my prayers when trouble comes my way because it teaches me so much about how God wants us to depend upon Him during the difficult times.… Read More What Psalm 141 Teaches Us About Prayer
Are God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit the same Person? God is one (Dt. 4:35; 1 Cor. 8:4). There is only one true Deity, and that is God. That being said, the term “God” in the Old Testament comes from the Hebrew word Elohim, which is a plural word. This is significant, because the one… Read More Bible Q&A: Are God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit the Same Person?
Who or what is the devil? Who created the devil and why does God allow him to have so much power? Is he an evil spirit? Why is he always referred to in the male gender? Was the serpent in Genesis 3 the devil? “Devil” comes from the Greek diabolos and literally means “slanderer” or… Read More Bible Q&A: Questions About the Devil
Jesus said, “If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36). Those to whom He was speaking bristled when He told them how they could be free: “If you continue in my word, then you are truly disciples of mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John 8:31-32). Telling them they could be free of course implied they were not free and they were determined to persist in their fantasy of freedom. Many people resist the idea that they are slaves to anyone or anything because slavery involves subjection and humility. Who wants that?… Read More How Can I Be Absolutely Free?
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