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When speaking about God, the Bible, or anything spiritual, it has been said… In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; and, in all things, charity. This was supposedly written by John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist and Wesleyan church. It is also attributed to five other writers, so who knows for sure? But like gift-giving, it’s the […]
[…] is the one who works in us to will and to do. Now how that all happens is not real cut and dry. But that’s ok. The Bible tells us we are washed clean by the blood of Jesus, that to die is gain, that we are saved by faith, that He created man […]
[…] BC. Its location was likely the area which continues to be referred to as the Temple Mount, where the Dome of the Rock, an Islamic shrine, currently resides. The Bible predicts the “Third” Temple will be built as part of End-Time Prophecy. Salvation – Eternal Life in Less Than 150 Words Please Read/Respond to Comments – on Medium
[…] What did the lawyer ask when someone started talking about God’s will? “Was it notarized?” Double entendres are just one of the many challenges in accurately translating the Bible from its original languages into our native language. Context, customary usage, contemporary definitions of the period, hyperbole, and God’s intent in writing for all ages are […]
[…] him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Would not six months of devoted prayer, Bible study, worship attendance, and fellowship as a born-again believer be an appropriate prerequisite to “The Experiment” in order to comply with the most important command of […]
[…] a gray world where it becomes very difficult at times to determine “What Would Jesus Do.” However, spending time reading about false doctrines, missing books of the Bible, secret knowledge, mistranslations, twisted Scripture, and on and on, does not serve either our sanctification or the Kingdom of God. Instead, we need to focus on […]
[…] family, your country, your church, subway riders’ safety? Where would you draw the line? What about your faith when called to publicly reject the God of the Bible or be beheaded? Some of us will have to make these decisions during the course of our lives, whereas most will not be confronted with such […]
[…] All Curses For those who are in Christ, generational curses have no place, since Jesus’ work on the cross was complete and sufficient to break any curse or condemnation. The Bible teaches that, in Christ, we are made free from sin and from every curse. In Galatians 3:13, Paul states:“Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the […]
[…] their salvation. It is not enough to live in a way that inspires; it is crucial to give people the opportunity to hear and respond to Jesus’ message. The Bible teaches that “faith comes by hearing” (Romans 10:17), which means we must speak the gospel so that others can know the truth. The Word of God, […]
[…] brief testing identified Dan McClellan as a Mormon. As such, his core beliefs include the view that there are four sources of divinely inspired books, including the Bible (as translated falsely by the LDS Church). He believes one earns their place in various levels and locations of heaven based on good deeds performed on […]
[…] destructive in humans, applying them to God brings up an interesting theological question: could God’s self-focus actually be a logical outcome of His infinite perfection? God’s Self-Centeredness The Bible shows God’s self-centeredness in many passages. Isaiah 42:8 states, “I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise […]
[…] valued at over $2,700 per ounce. Your five pound bag of sugar filled with gold today would return a cool $216,000. Even throughout the history of the Bible, gold was regarded as the ultimate possession. Kings collected it and then built their kingdoms with it, displaying for all the world the extravagance that their […]
[…] twelve apostles, spent three years at the side of Christ, yet he is best known under the name, “Doubting Thomas” (details here). His famous verse in the Bible was: John 20:25b – “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and […]
[…] He will never fail Again, a repeating emphasis on God’s involvement in the life of the believer. God will never fail us… from His perspective. However, the Bible is replete with verses that caution the born-again Christian that God will walk with us, but not “always” protect us from pain, loss, persecution, etc. Psalm […]
[…] through the process (salvation) and has received the Holy Spirit, can then offer eternal life in Heaven as well as the earthly product (loving one’s neighbor). The Bible makes it clear that correct doctrine (orthodoxy) will lead to correct behavior (orthopraxy). However, the order is important because there are times when what appears to […]
[…] and self-consciousness would grip me and almost paralyze me. Application But sitting in one of the airports on the way home, while eating KFC and reading my Bible, I was praying and making notes about doubt and its destructive influence over me. I was reading this very passage about Peter walking to Jesus on […]
[…] Capitol by his supporters on January 6. As Trump resumes these traditions, we’re reminded of respecting authority and participating in orderly transitions, even amid deep divisions. The Bible calls us to respect governing authorities, recognizing that their authority ultimately falls under God’s sovereignty: Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there […]
[…] those who are kind, agreeable, or easy to get along with; “your neighbor” includes everyone; those who frustrate, disagree, or push our patience to its limits. The Bible also reminds us that none of us are perfect. Each of us has flaws, shortcomings, and moments of stubbornness or pride that can make us difficult […]
[…] has the power to continually deliver us”. I may have been momentarily “blinded” but the Holy Spirit was not. I rather quickly decided to get into the Bible study I was involved in that week. About ten minuets in, I felt something. It was peace! Hallelujah! The next morning at church, during worship, I […]
[…] word. More subtle examples would be God telling you in some way that husband-to-husband marriages are Godly, or late-term abortions for convenience are okay. Those whispers that are contrary to the Bible are coming from a different source, one to be avoided. Salvation – Eternal Life in Less Than 150 Words Please Read/Respond to Comments – on Medium
[…] Spirit. POSTSCRIPT: From a reader for added clarity… “Just wanted to point out that Biblical meditation is a concentration of focusing on what God, Jesus, and the Bible have done for us and is a foundation for thanksgiving, while Eastern religious meditation is an emptying of thought to make room for whatever comes your […]
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[…] only to a particular people or group of people.” For Christians this is the revealing of God through dreams, visions, miracles, and especially through His word, the Bible. The title of this brief post comes from a writer on Medium who is questioning whether salvation could be offered to those who never hear the […]
[…] and lovely. It is a sad, sobering end for those who skip through the wide gate, putting pleasure, power, or the pursuit of wealth before God. The Bible offers powerful examples of those who trusted God’s timing despite FOMO. David waited years to become king, enduring hardship as God prepared him. Joseph spent time […]
[…] saving time with Christ just for when the big things occur. We can fool ourselves into thinking that He’s somewhere that He’s not, that just carrying a Bible means we’re unbeatable. But don’t trust the past. Keep your faith active and growing. That faith belongs to Him, and it keeps you near Him. Charge […]
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[…] – Joel Osteen, the “cotton-candy preacher”, has the largest “Christian” church in America (details here) and preaches exclusively on the “Happy Happy Gospel”. His theology on the Bible as the inerrant world of God, the Trinity, and salvation by faith are theologically sound. But, as with so many false teachers, these truths are intermingled […]
[…] lives…. To me, as a man, that is even more “injustice”, by God. Yet, I have faith that there is a reason for this reality because the Bible also presents the reality that God sent His Son to die on the cross to offer a release of sin for all those who hear and […]
Quote Source – Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – In conversations with a monk, he argued that the Bible was not clear on the painful nature of Hell, and thought that perhaps it would be like our earthly experience. Further, he offered the tradition of purgatory as a strong possibility. I Responded… […]
[…] beats meeting in the fellowship hall over a meal, doing a mission trip together with other members, going on a retreat, meeting on Wednesday nights for a Bible study, meeting in a small room for adult AND children’s Sunday School, and standing outside the church after a service catching up with others.” Conclusion When […]
[…] beats meeting in the fellowship hall over a meal, doing a mission trip together with other members, going on a retreat, meeting on Wednesday nights for a Bible study, meeting in a small room for adult AND children’s Sunday School, and standing outside the church after a service catching up with others.” Salvation – Eternal […]
Theology on the Lighter Side – Hebrewed it. The Bible story of Joseph, Genesis 37-50, reminds us that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). And further, that even in those times of despair, God is in control, not man. Author – Jeff Hilles | BCWorldview.org Salvation – Eternal Life in […]
[…] universal command of God that cuts across all denominations and nearly all faith traditions is “love others”. Some call it the Golden Rule (Wikipedia and GotQuestions). Others say the Bible can be summarized in one phrase, “love your neighbor” or “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. The actual verses most Christians […]
[…] care to admit, we also match the Pharisee, especially for Christians who grew up in church. We may consciously or unknowingly think that our church attendance, daily Bible reading, tithing, or volunteer events make us superior to those who are less “committed” in their righteousness. We may not have blindly uttered, “Thank you Lord […]
[…] becomes in their walk with Jesus while they are using the gift to bless other believers for the glory of God. There are numerous passages in the Bible that address spiritual gifts. A primary passage is Paul instructing the Ephesian church (Ephesians 4:11–13) on why some of the ministry gifts are given. These are […]
[…] any other gods except Him was opening wrong doors that the enemy was capitalizing on. Before then, I could engage in various Christian practices like long prayers, Bible study, and midnight prayers, but when it came to fasting, I struggled. I could manage just from 6 AM to 12 PM and then wait months […]
Quote Source – Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – In Proverbs, the Bible offers the view that the “fear of God is the beginning of all knowledge” (Proverbs 9:10). However, to ‘fear God’, one must believe He exists (Hebrews 11:6), so, my view is that this is a ‘fear’ that believers have […]
[…] lost and dying world. And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. - Mark 16:15 However the Bible also warns the believer not to waste their time… And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from […]
[…] said the following: “Christians can be homosexuals. Jesus never condemned homosexuality, and the Old Testament Law doesn’t apply to Christians. You can’t use Leviticus 18:22 to prove that the Bible condemns homosexual behavior because the Law doesn’t apply to Christians any longer. The same book has a law against wearing clothing made of two types of […]
[…] created a helper for him by taking a rib from Adam’s side and forming Eve. How did Paul understand this passage from Genesis? Max Turner in the New Bible Commentary explains it well: Paul was perfectly aware of the literal meaning of Gn. 2:24, but he saw the mystery of cosmic unity in Christ, and especially […]
[…] universalism, offered his theology that we all can do good deeds for others and receive credit from Christ. There is no need to follow Christ or the Bible. My response was that it is not the good deeds done by man that separate the believer from the non-believer. It is the underlying reason we […]
[…] Fantasy Island ” together in which the diminutive Tatoo (played by Hervé Villechaize) always referred to Mr. Roarke, the island’s owner, as ” Boss. ” In the Bible, we read of the distant lands of Persia and Mesopotamia. But those names are long gone. Today, those countries are known as Iran and Iraq. There […]