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Providing straightforward analysis on the intersection of contemporary issues and theology, based on a Biblical Christian Worldview.
[…] the moments that make life worthwhile. Merely chasing after the wind will leave us exhausted and empty-handed. To me, the best advice is found in The Message Bible. It advises, “Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you […]
[…] … or a disproportionate association with conservatives or Republicans vs. liberals and Democrats. To each I would offer that the foundation of the Christian faith is the Bible, which Biblical Christians (see link below) believe God wrote and protected down through the ages. And so we follow God’s commands rather than our own social […]
The Bible frequently warns us against the love of money as something that will derail our faith and lead only to pain. These warnings are often misconstrued to say that money itself is evil and that Christians should desire poverty instead, but this misses the point. Poor people can be as guilty of the […]
[…] and have faith in their worldview. Some will be correct enough to find a life of joy on the other side of the grave (Heaven). However, the Bible sadly offers the observation that the path to Heaven is narrow and the road away from God is wide. Matthew 7:13-14 - Enter by the narrow […]
[…] those are the only two choices on the other side of the grave. All Biblical Christians should be evangelists in some form or another; first, because the Bible tells us to do so, and second, because to do otherwise is to reject the reality of our faith … John 14:6 - Jesus said to […]
[…] measuring rod for how God should respond in His Word. And, when we see a different response (examples include abortion, complementarianism, and homosexuality), we either reinterpret the Bible to fit our preconceived notions of how God should be, or reject Scripture entirely, as it was written by man. There is often no willingness to […]
[…] line with the majority of mankind who consider Christianity false or irrelevant, not wanting to stand out and unsure if He was real? Would we use the Bible as a basis for believing we have such a clear picture of the rapture that He must be the anti-Christ rather than the Christ who has […]
[…] the first five years that X existed, the printed version of all of the tweets that were sent would equate to 133,000 copies of the King James Bible. They would cover 350 million sheets of paper, and that paper would wrap around the earth 2.5 times. It would take the average reader almost 3,000 […]
[…] walk with the Lord. We need to believe and understand that becoming like Jesus is the end goal. We don’t pray just for answers or study the Bible just so we can teach it. We do these things because they make us more like our Savior. If we never have another answered prayer or […]
We read in the Bible that God is omnipotent. What does this mean? How does it affect us? How can we be predestined and yet have the freedom to choose? These are questions I have wrestled with my entire adult life. I am one of those people who has been born with a “why” […]
This is a classic example of taking verses out of context and building false theology around a faulty assumption. The Bible is a unified document that must be looked at submissively with the understanding that God’s ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:8-9), and He is omniscient. So when something appears out of balance, […]
[…] these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” And the greatest expression of that love of God is to read and follow His Word, the Bible, His love letter to mankind. The greatest sin we can commit is to reject that love and submission to the Creator of the universe. Salvation – Eternal […]
[…] not to criticize Jimmy Kimmel but to use his contrition to make a point to us all. Those who choose to pick selected red-letter verses from the Bible to form their unique religious worldview but reject those parts they disagree with are in jeopardy of missing the kingdom of Heaven. Salvation – Eternal Life in Less […]
[…] told to live peacefully with each other (Romans 12:18, 1 Tim. 2:2, 1 Thes. 4:11, etc.). Depending on which ones you count, there are just under 100 Bible references with that message. No deep theological interpretations or arguments are required as Scripture is quite clear on the subject. One would think that if we […]
[…] lamp comes from its “light” which represents Jesus and His teachings as being the “light of the world” (John 8:12). What Christ taught was recorded in the Bible, the truths of which must be shared with a lost and dying world that otherwise lives in darkness (Ephesians 6:12). So, even though Jesus did teach […]
[…] do better than that in determining God’s will for our lives? Can’t we call on the Holy Spirit who lives within us as our Counselor, read the Bible to absorb His truths, and pray for discernment while seeking the counsel of other strong believers (Proverbs 11:14)? 1 Corinthians 2:13 - And we impart this […]
Co-Authors: Klaus Meyer & Jeff Hilles We are called to study the Bible, but what is the purpose of that effort? Is there a case for remaining as little children in Christ? Little Children The apostle Paul told us that the natural mind is an enemy of God (Romans 8:7). If true, will our […]
[…] will not find a New Testament character whose actions demonstrate morality in every instance. Morality (Webster): “Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior.” Bible characters from Adam to John have had their moral failures outlined in great detail in Scripture. That fact lends credibility to the reality that … Romans […]
[…] God or man? Especially true in America, our pride and drive for success often pits us against each other as we try to accumulate material wealth. The Bible offers a completely different paradigm where the Lord owns it all (Psalm 50:10) and the treasures we accumulate on earth are nothing more than rust. Our […]
[…] child caregivers & household managers (again, a wide range of beliefs on this one) Now that we’ve defined terms, let’s get into it. What does the Bible Say About Women? This is a topic I have prayerfully wrestled with for years, and am still wrestling with now. I grew up in soft complementarian circles, […]
[…] on the mission entrusted to Him by His Father. Whether your party won or lost, you must do the same! 2. Trust God’s Sovereignty Over Governments The Bible makes it clear that God’s will is inviolable. Only what He has purposed will come to pass (Daniel 4:35; Psalm 115:3). “He changes times and seasons; […]
[…] much broader than Sunday mornings. Webster defines the term Worship as a time, “to honor or show reverence for, as a divine being or supernatural power.” The Bible offers the following verses on the subject of Worship … Worship from the Old Testament Psalm 95:6 - Oh come, let us worship and bow down; […]
[…] see souls set free from deception. So whether you are new in faith or seasoned in years, the call is the same: keep your ears open, your Bible close, and your heart surrendered. Because in an age of digital noise, it’s not the loudest voice that saves—it’s the truest one. Salvation – Eternal Life in Less […]
[…] short of the mark He has established that we, as believers, should be reaching for (Philippines 3:14). The best way to know God is to study the Bible. If one rejects God’s love letter to mankind, we fall into the trap of seeking “what do I want to do,” not “what does God want […]
[…] a fallen world. However, there is a place where mankind can turn as a source for wisdom on what is good, and what is not … the Bible. Matthew 19:17 “Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to […]
[…] it, or a similar bumper sticker, fish, or other symbols of our faith. Christian pictures on the walls of our homes and offices along with crosses and Bibles in display are to be encouraged. This as long as while displaying these monikers we are not, at the same time … Grieving the Holy Spirit […]
[…] so many obvious answers, it’s hard to know where to begin. Biblical Christian Pastors As a Pastor, one speaks as the Holy Spirit leads AND as the Bible teaches. For most, Scripture is unchanging, regardless of the unstable opinions of man (1 Peter 1:25, Matt. 5:18). When Pastors are challenged by congregants in private, […]
[…] come on the basis of moving from the Judeo-Christian world view”. Shaefer would be the first to say that the foundation of the Judeo-Christian worldview is the Bible. It is not feelings about who god is from each of our individual spirits as we interact and accept the moral decay of society. Humans, by […]
The Bible is full of both love and fear. God is love (1 John 4:8). But He is also one to be feared (Mat. 10:28). As we consider responding to friends and family on our eternal future, where is the balance between God’s love for His children, and His judgment on those who remain […]
Last Sunday in Small Group our teacher made the observation that there is no physical description of Jesus either in the Bible or in trusted extra-biblical references. Why would that be? Even though there is no question of the historicity of Jesus Christ, His actual features are perhaps intentionally obscured because, as Christians, we […]
In one of my responses to a former Pastor, now writing blasphemy on the Bible and Christianity in general, I received the following quick comment. They were clearly angered by my candor, which was Scripturally supported. O.M.G Jeff! How sanctimonious can you get! My response follows: Webster defines sanctimonious as “hypocritically pious or devout”. […]
[…] (John 4:24), He is a spiritual being. However, in order for God to be relatable to mankind, He chooses to be portrayed in Scripture as male. The Bible has over 100 references to God as our “Father”. Further, the word theos, a masculine noun in Greek is used nearly 900 times from Acts to […]
[…] period. The resurgence of at least a theistic belief by 18-24 year-olds has also been seen in increased church attendance. According to a survey conducted by the Bible Society polling those in England and Wales, church attendance of at least once per month in 18-24 year-olds has risen from 4% in 2018 to 16% […]
[…] – Trying to live a good life around the lost so this will somehow draw them to God. Confrontational – Beating people over the head with the Bible while threatening eternal punishment for those who reject God. Relationship – Building relationships with the lost so that they seek you out for advice, and you […]
[…] and female beyond simply biology. We can, of course, choose to ignore that dichotomy by observing the extremes of any attribute if we so choose. But the Bible is clear that God’s ideal comes from a complementary balance between spouses in raising a family. Salvation – Eternal Life in Less Than 150 Words Please Comment – […]
[…] as a wisecracking, shrug-it-off kind of guy. And Jesus Jeans, blending provocative images and twisted scriptural verses to sell their denim. Oh, and rocker Marilyn Manson burning Bibles on stage. For many believers, these acts crossed a line. Yet within weeks, the uproar faded, replaced by the next cultural flashpoint. Christians should know by […]
[…] and college professor), Dr. Titus Kennedy (archaeologist), and Dr. James Tour (chemist and nanotechnologist). These scientists and many more demonstrate that faith in the God of the Christian Bible is reasonable as well as remarkable, and is based on objective, historical, and archaeological evidence. This is my favorite quote by Professor John Lennox: “Faith is […]
[…] It seems that Atheists cling to their arguments for atheism with as much fervor (and faith) as I cling to my faith in the God of the Bible. Here is some of the evidence I’ve discovered that has contributed to a solid faith that lives not only in my head, but also in my […]
[…] A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – Discerning the will of God in everyday decisions is one of the most important aspects of the Christian life. Though the Bible is typically clear in the areas it addresses, there are many nuances given that we do not live in a perfect, sinless world. Using Scripture as […]
[…] for that fellowship but refuse, ignore, or forget how to reengage. Some stop fellowshipping with other believers (church). Others stop praying or reading His love letter (the Bible) as the point of connection. Often we rationalize that the problem is God leaving us, rather than us turning away from God. From God’s perspective The […]