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”The Sign Gifts should not divide believers.”

”The Sign Gifts should not divide believers.”

Quote Source – Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – A reader responded that he was removed as a Bible Study Fellowship teacher because he believed in one of the sign gifts (ex. speaking in tongues, laying on of hands, prophesy). My response… I believe there is a separation between core and non-core […]

Be A Thankful Person

Be A Thankful Person

[…] that, not because being thankful makes you happier or more friendly or makes your day to go better. Nor do I hope you are thankful because the Bible commands us to give thanks. I hope you are a thankful person because I know that you have so many things for which to be thankful. […]

The Hidden Power of Divine Wisdom

The Hidden Power of Divine Wisdom

[…] modern lives are saturated with instant information and fleeting trends, yet wisdom stands out as a everlasting light, guiding us through the complexities of daily choices.  The Bible consistently highlights the essential role of wisdom in guiding us through life’s challenges. Proverbs 4:7 powerfully asserts,  “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and […]

If I Were God...

If I Were God…

[…] is difficult to reconcile with “thou shalt not kill,” so the carve-out of the Jewish territory should have been accomplished differently. I think the teachings of the Bible should have been written in less than 20% of its current length and much more clearly as to God’s commandments that are to be held today. […]

Speak Like A Child Of God

Speak Like A Child Of God

[…] do we get the Holy Spirit to tame what we nor any other man has tamed in a lifetime?  I would say to pray and read the Bible more, but you already know that Sunday school answer.  Fortunately, or unfortunately for some, it happens to be the only right answer.  Nothing is more powerful, […]

Observations on the Biblical Christian Church

Observations on the Biblical Christian Church

[…] over the years. 6. Many Christians in most Biblical Christian churches, after years of being taught, are still drinking spiritual milk (1 Cor. 3:1-2). Further, reading the Bible, formal discipleship classes, and the consumption of Christian books and online material have all seen a significant drop in their use and study (details here). 7. […]

Not all Healing is Godly

Not all Healing is Godly

[…] and uncertainty of other worldviews. As R.C. Sproul noted, “The greatest weakness in the church today is that almost no one believes that God invests His power in the Bible” (Sproul, 1985). Reflecting on your own beliefs, ask yourself: How does tradition influence your understanding of truth? In what ways do you see this worldview playing […]

Right-To-Life vs. Right-to-Choose, Part 1 – What We Believe

Right-To-Life vs. Right-to-Choose, Part 1 – What We Believe

[…] sexuality curriculum teaches that, “…it can be an act of faithfulness before God to intervene in the natural process of pregnancy and terminate it.” What Does the Bible Say Scripture is very clear on this subject, which is why Biblical Christians take the stand they do. Verses such as Jeremiah1:5, Job 10:11, Isaiah 44:24, […]

Why was Goliath so surprised when David hit him?

[…] Ephesians on the subject of spiritual warfare, we are given a number of defensive weapons, however, only one offensive “sword,” which is the Word of God, the Bible (Ephesians 6:17). David did not have the full message of Jesus Christ that we enjoy today. As we face those who reject our faith as frivolous […]

"God gave them up...”

“God gave them up…”

Quote Source – The Bible A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – The phrase “God gave them up” appears three times in the book of Romans … Romans 1:24 - Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, Romans 1:26 - For […]

God’s Purpose for Mankind: A Series

God’s Purpose for Mankind: A Series

[…] there is nothing after this life. Those are all lies from Satan. This series on ‘God’s Purpose for Mankind’ is taken directly and in context from the Bible, God’s message to and for His only creation that was created in His image — mankind. If you would rather follow some complicated, ridiculous fallacy that someone else […]

Is Your Name in the Book of Life?

Is Your Name in the Book of Life?

[…] a place to bunk for the night. Application I believe the followers of Christ have their names written in God’s reservation book. I believe that because the Bible says it. What it also teaches is that the names of everyone else are written someplace very different, and that it’s only by God’s grace and […]

Biblical Christians And The Supreme Court

Biblical Christians And The Supreme Court

[…] as the same yesterday, today, and forever (Heb. 13:8). We are “originalists” in our theology, often finding ourselves swimming against the tide of “modernists” who see the Bible as an antiquated document that has little or no meaning in today’s culture.  Rejected are the definitions of a man and a woman, the rights of the […]

Why all the craziness in the world today?

Why all the craziness in the world today?

[…] have you wondered how people think these things are right and acceptable?  I was at a loss to answer that question until I read the answer in the Bible.  It’s right there in plain sight.  There are two parts to it. First Part – Wisdom comes from God. Proverbs 2:6: “All wisdom comes from the LORD, and […]

"Purgatory Should Not Be a Deal Breaker for the Biblical Christian."

“Purgatory Should Not Be a Deal Breaker for the Biblical Christian.”

[…] Source – Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – I feel certain there are many Catholics in Heaven, though I don’t personally see purgatory in the Bible. However, every denomination, church, and Christian has parts of their theology that are out of alignment with God, in my view. No human has the level […]

Faith vs. Science in a Secular Culture

Faith vs. Science in a Secular Culture

[…] of the universe. From my vantage point of faith in an omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, supreme, supernatural Creator of the universe, I trust His wisdom, found in the Bible, over the prideful, sinful, arrogant and self-righteous that struggle, as I do, to live as best we can, day by day. Again, what separates us is […]

Christian Persecution expressed in Angry Words

Christian Persecution expressed in Angry Words

[…] religious (predominantly Christian). You want to take birth control away from women so you can breed them like less than livestock. I say less than because the Bible forbids the rape of farm animals. The sickos who wrote your book see women and children as [expletive removed] to abuse and exploit. We know you […]

Sow Seeds of Faith

Sow Seeds of Faith

[…] from Mark 4:3, ” Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. “ Background Which came first, the chicken or the egg? If you believe what the Bible says, then I assume you’ll agree that it’s the chicken. Considered from another angle, though, is a chicken a chicken because it lays eggs, or does […]

Code Of Ethics In Media

Code Of Ethics In Media

[…] media bears “a great deal” (47%), or “a moderate amount” (36%) of responsibility for the political division in the country. Why Have Journalists Lost Their Code of Ethics The Bible is the “supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct”. This phrase is a foundational point of a Biblical Christian Worldview. As America moves farther and farther […]

Often, it is not God and His word.

“We need to always be asking the question, who is leading us?”

[…] not to be drawn, like a moth, to the flame of the most articulate human-based arguments for our decisions, but instead to WWJD as found in the Bible. Since “God’s ways are above our ways” it is often safe to assume that what we think is the right thing to do, based on a […]

“The question is not who God controls, but who desires to be controlled.”

“The question is not who God controls, but who desires to be controlled.”

[…] follow His word… those who desire to be controlled by the Creator of the universe. Some define that as a theocracy, however, the moral precepts of the Bible are universal and a true theocracy will not appear on our earthly stage before Christ returns. Author – Jeff Hilles | BCWorldview.org  Salvation – Eternal Life in Less […]

National Day Of Prayer – Then And Now

National Day Of Prayer – Then And Now

[…] their testimony of faith in Christ alone. We should be thankful that the United States has a National Day of Prayer and that the God of the Bible is so strongly represented. There will likely come a time when this will not be the case. Until then, we should feel free to publicly pray […]

Pray for God's Healing Power

Pray for God’s Healing Power

[…] again just one month later. In the scenes that precede the shark attack, Bethany is shown worshiping God with her family and participating in a youth group Bible study. One of the verses quoted by the youth leader was Jeremiah 29:11, where God states His plans of peace and hope. But after Bethany loses […]

Life or Death Decision Making

Life or Death Decision Making

[…] mesmerizing gaze and called Howie as I walked towards the barn doors. When I opened the doors, I was confronted with a scene straight out of the Bible. I don’t know much about that book besides the stories everyone memorized as a kid. But standing there ten feet from the doors were Bubba, Auri, […]

How did the Gospel writers remember everything Jesus said?

How did the Gospel writers remember everything Jesus said?

[…] resurrection. If that were the case, finishing around 50 AD makes a lot of sense. Photo by Wesley Tingey on Unsplash The spiritual edge God did not literally “write” the Bible. Still, we call this the “Word of God,” and we believe the Holy Spirit had a significant role in writing the scriptures. The very early church […]

"Politics should not be part of Sunday morning sermons."

“Politics should not be part of Sunday morning sermons.”

[…] various candidates which ultimately undermines their ministry. Instead, the focus of the Sunday mornings should be the worship of God and the study of His teachings, the Bible. The more we know the inerrant truth of God’s words, the more we can detect the falseness of all forms of mankind’s sins, including the lies […]

Fear Is a Liar - Music by Zach Williams

Fear Is a Liar – Music by Zach Williams

[…] fear he is a liar The last two lines of the lyrics command us to release ourselves from the chains of fear. And, we know from the Bible that, at the end of time, Satan and his demons will be “cast into the Lake of Fire for eternity” (Rev. 20:10). Let Your fire fall […]

"Free will holds consequences."

“Free will holds consequences.”

Quick Quote – Source – Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – One could start with the first book of the Bible, Genesis, chapter 3, to get a picture of the consequences of our actions based on the righteousness and justice of God. There is a reason why God provided His word and […]

The more we know God, the more humble we should become.

“The more we know God, the more humble we should become.”

Quick Quote – Source – Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – This quote lines up with, “the more I study the Bible, the more I realize how much more there is to understand about God and His love for us”. And, “the closer I get to God, the more I realize how […]

Pride was the First Sin

[…] accomplish tasks successfully, and, be “proud” of oneself for a job well done. However, God’s ways are above [different than] our ways (Isaiah 55:8-9), and so the Bible sees Webster’s definition in a negative light. When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. – Proverbs 11:2 One’s pride will bring […]

Why Do We Hunger for Things That Don’t Satisfy?

Why Do We Hunger for Things That Don’t Satisfy?

[…] Word of God in our spirit. By His Spirit living in us, we eat and are satisfied. By His Spirit living in us, the written word, the Bible, becomes food for our souls. You can eat the bread that satisfies the soul hunger that we all have. Just ask Jesus to give you His […]

Part 3 - Reconciling Our World to The Prophesies Of Scripture

Lawless Part 3 – Reconciling Our World to The Prophesies Of Scripture

[…] a lost and dying world.  If you are not a born-again believer in Jesus Christ, you need to ask the Lord to save your soul from an eternal destiny in a real and literal Hell. Check out… Billy Graham Steps to Peace Focus on the Family GotQuestions.org Bible.org Scripture verses on Salvation Jeff Hilles | BCWorldview.org

Please Come Home!

Please Come Home!

[…] another place. It was a coffee shop filled with people meeting, engaging, and living. They were standing next to a table with four men. Three had their Bibles on the table and their cups of coffee. The fourth man was blind, and his white cane leaned up against the end of the table. His […]

God offers three answers to prayer, yes, no and wait.

God offers three answers to prayer, yes, no, and wait.

[…] subject of answered prayer. Verses such as Mark 11:24 need to be balanced with those similar to Micah 7:7, as we reconcile the truth of the whole Bible. Part of the answer is offered in James 4:3. Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, […]

Faith is a volume control, not a light switch.

Faith is a volume control, not a light switch.

[…] we are to our Savior, how pervasive is our sin nature, and how much pressure the world is putting on our shoulders at any given time. The Bible makes the point that Matthew 17:20b For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to […]

Gaza to Azotus (Ashdod) at the speed of thought!

Do the Phillip Shuffle!

[…] of instantaneous travel. Zip, Zam, Zowie! As someone who didn’t grow up in the Church and was raised on copious quantities of science fiction, the parts of the Bible that tended to excite me the most were the parts where God shows off. Creation, Noah, Moses and the Red Sea, Joshua and the stopping of […]

We must Not be Ashamed of the Gospel

We must Not be Ashamed of the Gospel

[…] minor theological differences online. It’s time for the Wesylian Arminian and the Lutheran to lock arms with the Baptist and the Episcopalian. We need to open our Bibles and draw near to God, so He will draw near to us. As the apostle James says,  You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with […]