The Bible is made up of 66 writings (called books) penned by men over a span of many hundreds of years. Theologians and historians affirm that God inspired the writers and that what we read today is what God wants us to know about Him, his personality, his creation, and his plan for the world. […]
Let’s begin answering this three-part question by defining truth. Truth is an assertion that can be proven through measurement. It is true, for example, that a cup can hold tea. We can prove the assertion by pouring tea into a cup and noting that it stays in the cup. Truth can also be an assertion […]
Repentance is the desire to turn away from sin and restore one’s relationship with God. Repentance is a decision of the mind and the heart from a genuine sorrow over sin. It is an initial first step when a person decides to put their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It is not […]
Unlike the fruits of the spirit such as love, joy, peace, gentleness, and goodness, which are compact, and point to examples of Christian character to be emulated, the gifts of the Holy Spirit are specialized, foundational skills that God in his infinite wisdom gifts to select children of God for whom he has a special […]
YES! Jesus is the answer as the perfect role model of a humble servant leader. His living it was the hard part and it will be for us. We can only imagine what it would be like if we don’t even try to be involved. We have His life, His words, His actions and His […]
That depends on who is defining Christianity. Basic Christianity is the understanding that a person cannot do anything, including good works or good deeds, to win a place in heaven. Christianity alone teaches that forgiveness of individual sin and the promise of eternal life with God are gifts offered to an individual by God. To […]
The person of Jesus Christ and the Holy Bible differentiate Christianity. The cross of Christ forever bridged the gap between sinners and a Holy God. The Bible, rightly called the book that made our world, has inspired the best of Western civilization: science, technology, education, and political and economic freedom. Because we are made in […]
The simple answer is, Jesus! Why? Because he alone saves. When Jesus was comforting his disciples, he explained: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.“ John 14:6 Only Christianity offers absolute assurance of eternal life as it is a gift of God’s grace for all who by […]
This is one of life’s most important questions. The Bible is God’s Word. There you will read these words of assurance: “If you confess with your mouth Jesus Christ as Lord and believe in your heart God has raised him from the dead you will be saved.” Romans 10:9,10 The certainty of eternal life is […]
Worship is the grateful response to a gracious and loving God. It means honoring the God of creation who has given life and the assurance of eternal life for all put their trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Worship is a spontaneous and voluntary act of gratitude offered by the saved sinner to […]
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