The church’s story: Why it should be studied?
A study of history always has the potential to provide the student with some incredible insights. It often seems that people who are not students of history, really do not …
The Bible’s Advice on Marital Gender Roles
What does the Bible say about the roles of husbands and wives? Many are unaware that the Bible is full of marital advice that is still practical for us today. …
Christians love sinners; they hate the sin
Christians are not afraid of loving sinners as some claim but they love them while at the same time despising the sin. What progress is there in exclusively loving those …
Should parents baptize their infant
It was Peter Clark who in 1752 when writing a Defense of the Divine right of infant Baptism was adamant that it was indeed a Biblical doctrine and not one …
Teaching Kids Biblical Humility
Children should be taught the concept of humility from the Bible’s point of view. Children should be taught that Jesus Christ humbled himself when he agreed to be the sacrifice …
Celebrate the Blessed Mother
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on August 15th, is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics. It’s a Holy Day, which means you are obligated to go …
Christianity: An inquiry of truth
One of the most dramatic encounters in the entire Bible was between Jesus and Pilate, the Roman Governor. Jesus had been arrested by the Jewish religious leaders. Because the Jews …
Strong churches make stable marriages and vice versa
One would likely believe that those who attend church would have more stable marriages, but a significant number of Christians wind up in divorce. A 2008 Barna poll gave the …
Righteousness of God
Righteousness is not a matter of doing, but of being. A person is either righteous or not. Their actions are the fruit of their inner reality. Jesus said a good tree is …
Christian stories move mountains for the Faithful
Faith is an immensely powerful emotion, a belief in something you trust not something you see. Faith is a personal journey filled with unwavering patience, humility, and acceptance. For Christians, …
The Christian message of forgiveness
Forgiveness is a word of great importance and significance throughout Christian religions worldwide. The word is based on the word forgive, defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary as “to give up …
The Eternal Triune God
Every attribute, every nature, every part of His being is eternal. Scripture proclaims in Jeremiah 10:10 “But the Lord is the true God; He is the living God, the eternal King.” …
A biblical view of romantic love
The Bible refers to a number of types of love. God is described as love and it is his love that enables human beings to love as well. Love of …
Tax Collector Turns Disciple
Matthew’s gospel is the first book of the New Testament and the second part of the Christian Bible. It is 28 Chapters long and in it, Matthew, one of the …
Mustard Seed of Faith
Jesus taught that faith the size of a mustard seed was sufficient to move mountains. Many will say they lack that much faith as they have never moved a mountain. …
Restoring American Independence
No matter one’s political or religious persuasion, we can all agree that America, as we have known her, is in danger. The pressures of a long-endured economic downfall continue to …
Salvation in the Christian tradition
Christianity possesses a number of key concepts that must be understood in order to have a clear understanding of its teachings. Among the most essential concepts is that of salvation. …
How the Seventh-day Adventist Church came to be
Whenever a church organization is asked about their origins, most likely they will point to either Jesus Christ saying, “…Upon this rock I will build my church…” (Mt 16:18) or …
God and money at odds in the Bible
Despite the number of times Jesus is quoted as having spoken about money in the Bible, it’s not His primary focus. That being said, it is mentioned enough to cause …
Substantive Christian Faith
We were created for a Kingdom of faith and belief, not of doubt and fear. It wasn’t that Adam and Eve needed to doubt Satan, it was that they needed …
God’s Manifest Presence
The manifest presence of God is a tangible reality. It isn’t something you merely feel with your emotions but can feel physically as you can a hug or a kiss. …
A Biblical View of Mercy
There are many important concepts that are central to the Christian faith. One that lies at the very heart of Christianity is the idea of God’s mercy toward those he …
An Eastern European Easter tradition
The tradition of blessing food at Easter time is a Slavic tradition that was brought to the United States by immigrants from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and other Slavic countries. It …
Christianity and Politics Today
They say if you want to lose friends, just start talking about politics or religion. I doubt I’m going to be very popular after this article because I’m planning to …
How to live a Practical Christian Life.
When one speaks of practical Christian living, they think of something that is tangible and has direct application to how they are living today. Thus, one thinks “relevant.” But the …
Why believers are to obey the Great Commission
If the question was raised, “What is the Great Commission?,” it could be answered that the Great Commission is the command given by Christ Himself as recorded in Matthew 28:19-20 …
Why virginity is important to keep?
Virginity is a blessing and something to have, so as to give and share with someone special and decent. It is important to keep one’s virginity, for someday you will …
Scriptural Solutions for those Who Worry
The Bible has much to say on the subject of worry. Jesus, in particular, spoke often of the dangers of worry and what can be done to avoid it. Worrying …
The role of miracles, signs, and wonders in Christian theology
One of the areas where science and faith find themselves most at odds is with respect to the concept of miracles, signs, and wonders. Modern science relies upon the belief …
Opening yourself up to the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is always there. The Holy Spirit wants people to be happy, help others and do good things. The trick is to be able to listen when the …
A Christian Doctrine of Angels
Angels are beings that have a rich history in the Christian tradition Throughout the Old and New Testaments, angels occur on a regular basis and are central to God’s work …
A lesson on biblical tithing
Since the first church was started, there have been arguments about the topic of giving tithes to the church. Tithe simply means increase. One argues that tithes are given based …