When we think of the promises of God, our minds often turn to visions of blessings, protection, and divine favor. We eagerly embrace the promise of abundant life, peace, and the fulfillment of our deepest desires. But what about the promises that are less comfortable: the ones that speak of trials, persecution, and hardship? These... Continue Reading →
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 NKJV Salvation is like a car The doctrine of salvation is like a car. Describing an automobile is very simple. It is a type of vehicle... Continue Reading →
This is an answer to a question I received recently. "Is it okay to have anger about other people being slandered or called names?" Feelings get a bad rap in Christianity because Christians are told that feelings are either unimportant or part of the flesh. But God gave us the ability to feel emotion and... Continue Reading →
Several years ago, my wife and I were invited to a Christian brother’s home for some fellowship and dinner with a couple who travels the United States proclaiming the gospel. It was a great time to get to know them, share thoughts, and “talk shop.” They asked us to share our testimony that night how... Continue Reading →
In a previous article, I asked the question: Can You Be Lukewarm and a Christian? This is pertaining to the lukewarm church of Laodicea in Revelation 3:14-21. There were many reasons why I thought you cannot be both, and explained my findings through Scripture. This struck a sour note with some people who expressed their... Continue Reading →
This was probably one of the most important questions I have ever been asked. I have been to several churches in which the preaching was spot on, but the people who listened had blank stares with not an open Bible in sight. It is necessary that we view this in light of the Bible and... Continue Reading →
Since there are many different types of people in the world, there are also many different ways to share the gospel and personal evangelism styles. Depending on who you would like to reach and how depends on what method you choose. The six methods of personal evangelism 1. Confrontational Confrontational Evangelism is not about being... Continue Reading →
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth."John 1:14 A few years after I got saved I was challenged by my pastor to expand my comfort zone and do something out of the ordinary. ... Continue Reading →
Recently, I answered an interesting question for Got Questions Ministries. This was not the first time I was asked about this, and thought it would be good to share my thoughts here as well. "How can I love the trinity if God is three? How does that work? Every time I try to love Him,... Continue Reading →
GotQuestions.org, the ministry that I write for and answer questions, announced Wednesday the launch of their new central hub: a one-stop shopping for all things Got Questions Ministries, called GQM.one. Many of you are familiar with the broad range of Got Questions Ministries' resources including GotQuestions.org, BibleRef.com, 412Teens.org, GQKidz.org, CompellingTruth.org, videos, podcasts, translations, Bible studies,... Continue Reading →
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