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Ask God to Fill You Up

Ask God to Fill You Up

[…] time thinking about our Savior and His time on the cross. I thought about the two men sentenced to die with Him that weekend. You know, the Bible tells us a lot about the way we are supposed to live. It is filled with hundreds of Old Testament commandments and dozens of New Testament […]

Be On Your Guard for False Teachers

Be On Your Guard for False Teachers

[…] to the science of Talur than the world of androids, there is an endless amount of information being distributed as truth. But for those who believe the Bible and follow Jesus, much of what we know as truth is discounted, dismissed, and mocked. Slavery flourished less than 200 years ago, so how much more […]

The West is full of coasting-Christians.

The West is full of coasting Christians.

[…] to Christians in China, North Korea, or the Middle East who live in fear of being caught, yet rejoice in being a child of God. When the Bible teaches that we should ‘pray without ceasing”, it is a call to be engaged with Christ on a minute-by-minute basis throughout our daily lives. Instead, sadly, […]

The Church is a Cult, Period.

The Church is a Cult, Period.

[…] at developed nations and see the amazing things that are happening in the growth of Christianity in developing and communist nations. Finally, we can look at the Bible and perhaps see end-times prophesy in our future. No matter what direction God intends to go, He is in charge and we are but a mist […]

It’s Trash Day

It’s Trash Day

[…] to have it all transported to the dump. No one wants someone else’s accumulated ‘stuff’ that is seen as worthless or has little to no value. The Bible says that all humans inherited a sin nature from Adam, that we are all sinners (Romans 3:10, 23). It tells us that any appearance of a […]

How Can Christians Praise God When Evil Abounds

How Can Christians Praise God When Evil Abounds

[…] be broken as our world of today and every tear will be wiped away (Revelation 21:4).  We just don’t know when (Mark 13:31-32) God’s plans are to happen.  The Bible is also very clear about the painful and troublesome events that will happen prior to this time (Matthew 24:3-31).  Each of us will experience different amounts of […]

Building The Best Jesus Bridges To The World

Building The Best Jesus Bridges To The World

[…] “holier than thou”, judgmental, legalistic, and lacking grace. I grew up in a small town and attended a Southern Baptist Church. I learned a lot about the Bible, but it was also very much about laws. You don’t smoke. You don’t drink. You don’t dance. And you don’t hang around with people who do! […]

Why It Made Sense For Judas To ‘Betray’ Jesus

Why It Made Sense For Judas To ‘Betray’ Jesus

[…] things don’t make sense in the Biblical story. But when Judas is understood as a political zealot, it fits together much better. This does not mean the Bible is wrong, it’s just that it leaves some details unanswered. What doesn’t make sense? Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, about a week’s wages. If […]

Why Believers Experience Trials

Why Believers Experience Trials

[…] experiences trials. First, remember that a trial is not a “temptation” — something that is from Satan for the purpose of wanting the believer to sin against God. The Bible clearly teaches that just as Jesus was “persecuted”, believers will suffer persecution for His namesake. Persecution for one’s faith can certainly be a trial or test. […]

'Prophets for profit' is not Biblical theology.

‘Prophets for profit’ is not Biblical theology.

Quick Quote – Source – Shannon Scott A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – The Bible is clear that one who teaches God’s word desires both an honorable profession (1 Tim. 3:1) and one that should be compensated for. However, worldly wealth should not be a motivator for the profession. Jesus made the observation that […]

Positive Trends in Worldwide Christianity

Positive Trends in Worldwide Christianity

[…] know a Christian. Increasingly more people, (as a percentage of the world’s population), have heard the gospel. As the world’s population is growing more literate, and the Bible is being translated into more languages, more people have access to Scripture than in the past. Ninety-five million copies were printed in 2023 alone.  Americans need […]

God does not change His mind.

God does not change His mind.

Quick Quote – Source – Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – The Bible would seem to be full of examples where it appears that God changes His mind, either because man is failing in his present direction or seems to be successful in presenting his arguments. But, how can one defend a […]

Even the consequences of our sin can be used by God for His purposes.

Even the consequences of our sin can be used by God for His purposes.

Quick Quote – Source – Jarrod Scott A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – In the Bible, there are many examples of both believers and unbelievers whose bad behavior was used by God to perfect His will. God is all-knowing from eternity past to eternity future. So, He has already factored into His decisions all […]

We Need To Claim Our Own Inheritance

We Need To Claim Our Own Inheritance

[…] the time when she would be back home to hash things out with her dad. But one day, she asked herself and others a question about the Bible for which she received no good answer. And as she wrestled with that void, she began to question much more of what she thought she knew. […]

Death Grip on a Mirage

Death Grip on a Mirage

[…] started reading some books that gave good illustrations of Heaven and Hell in a basic and imaginative way. What caught my attention was when I read the Bible. My inner spirit started jumping for joy. This is the Truth. This is what life is all about. But, for a very long time, I lived […]

Atheism is Based on a Mathematical Impossibility

Atheism is Based on a Mathematical Impossibility

[…] dismiss evidence contrary to our beliefs too quickly. So, evidence, facts and reason are very important, but they have their limitations because of this human weakness. The Bible is very realistic about this, for example John 12:37 says: “Even after Jesus had performed so many signs [miracles] in their presence, they still would not […]

Abortion in America

Abortion in America

[…] we might find the solution as well.  There was a time when there were very few unwanted pregnancies in comparison to today.  What changed?  The answer is found in the Bible, for judgment begins in the house of God.  Instead of being a light of the world, our lanterns have been clouded by the filth of unrepented sin.  Unless […]

It’s not more knowledge that we lack, but obedience 

It’s not more knowledge that we lack, but obedience 

[…] – Source – Ray Retzlaff A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – As Christians we spend our Sundays in church studying God’s word. Many of us have weekday Bible studies, prayer meetings, and family devotions, etc. And yet, the only “knowledge” we actually need to know is Christ and Him crucified for our sins as […]

Artificial

Artificial

[…] model that walks, talks, and thinks like a Human, but when the rapture comes, these machines will still be here. So, is Artificial Intelligence mentioned in the Bible? Let me point out one very possible example: Revelation 13:3, “I sawone of his heads as if it had been fatally wounded, and his fatal wound […]

"God speaks to us in a convicting, not a condemning, manner." 

Why Is Church Discipline Ignored

[…] Pastors are called to “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching (2 Tim. 4:2).” Is the Bible suggesting this end with the sermon or extend to action? James 5:19-20 – My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings […]

Choose Wisely

Choose Wisely

[…] tell me. I chose to understand. Nancy sent me two books that I read over a few months at sea that led me to read parts of the Bible. I know the Truth when I see it. So on Halloween of 1979, on board Cutter Boutwell, I broke down and admitted that Jesus was who […]

Core vs. Non-Core Theology

Core vs. Non-Core Theology

[…] see in us as justified when they witness sin in our lives, as we try to simultaneously build the impression of a caring relationship with them. The Bible is an instruction manual for the life of mankind. As such there is an amazing amount of wisdom in its pages, spoken directly from God. However, […]

Christian Church Attenders are the Happiest Americans

Christian Church Attenders are the Happiest Americans

[…] 10:31, Heb., 10:24-25 Is an act of love toward your neighbor – One of the greatest commands of God (Luke 10:27). Can make you smarter – The Bible offers wisdom (Matt. 22:37, 2 Tim. 2:7 Can make you healthier – Attendance reduces stress. Can make you more generous – 1 Tim. 6:18 Can protect […]

Christians Are Living As An Exile

Christians Are Living As An Exile

[…] altogether. He was always kind, but yet truthful, and gracious.  Jesus As An Exile Of course, Daniel was just one of many examples of exiles in the Bible. Jesus was the perfect example of an exile. He, like Biblical Christians throughout history, cannot have dual citizenship. Jesus, and all those born-again, are citizens of […]

Christians need to be careful in the way we defend the faith.

God is not on your side or the opposition. He is on His own Side.

[…] be the hallmark of our dealings with others, both inside and outside the faith. Only when we are forced to defend the faith in areas where the Bible is clear are we allowed to engage with “righteous indignation” on heretical theology. Author – Jeff Hilles | BCWorldview.org  Salvation – Eternal Life in Less Than 150 Words […]

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Faith vs. Apologetics in Responding to the Lost

[…] that they were brainwashed robots and I delighted in challenging their “irrational beliefs”. Many years later I was in business for myself and my outside accountant displayed Bibles and tracts all over his office. By that time I had developed more control over my tongue and was motivated to befriend the guy who was […]

God calls us to be a light to the lost, not just a sponge of His truths. 

God calls us to be a light to the lost, not just a sponge of His truths. 

Quick Quote – Source – Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – Christians can spend their lives going to church and reading the Bible but never passing on what they have learned. God desires that we not hide our faith under a basket, but bring it out as a light shining in a […]

Eternal Treasures vs. Earthly Treasures

Eternal Treasures vs. Earthly Treasures

[…] in the wrapper. Her clothes and shoes filled over forty bags. She also had vcr recordings of many of her favorite shows. And then she had some Bibles. About a dozen of them spread out around her small apartment, some of various versions, along with some study guides. She didn’t have much of anything, […]

One can’t convince someone to become a Christian, but we can remove roadblocks. 

One can’t convince someone to become a Christian, but we can remove roadblocks. 

[…] disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19). However, there is an old saying, “One can lead a horse to water, but cannot make him drink”. Similarly in the Bible Paul makes the statement that man’s attempts at evangelism are like planting seeds and watering them, but ultimately, “God causes the growth” (1 Cor. 3:6). Christians […]

Why are we so quick to say “Jesus Christ!” when we get Emotional

Why are we so quick to say “Jesus Christ!” when we get Emotional

[…] tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. Perhaps some Christians believe that the name of the Lord is not significant or holy. Does the Bible offer any insight? Psalm 8:1 – O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. […]

Religion versus Spiritual Life

Religion versus Spiritual Life

[…] (3:23). So, if none of us could reach God’s standards through religious practices, how can we relate to Him? The solution is also laid out in the Bible. Instead of trying to please God through religious practices, spiritual life is achieved through receiving new life from God. It is being transformed by His presence in […]

Parched like a desert or green like a river?

Parched like a desert or green like a river?

[…] hard to connect with Him, but we can be distracted by many things that keep us from drawing from His well of life. Connecting with Him through the Bible and the Holy Spirit brings water and stability to our souls. So if you find yourselves feeling dry and defeated, take time to get with God […]

The Old Young Earth Creationist… 

The Old Young Earth Creationist… 

[…] the age of the earth and the importance of believing in special creation? (I reject all theistic evolution if the reader is wondering, and believe as the Bible says, God made things after their kinds. I simply am stating this for sake of argument). I don’t seem to find it anywhere and, in fact, […]

Christians can be good and bad people, just like everyone else.

Christians can be good and bad people, just like everyone else.

[…] it’s not about human behavior, i.e. who’s more right and who’s more wrong. What counts is our relationship with God and His viewpoint, as offered in the Bible. Christians are not the problem, the problem is that one needs to be looking at God in discerning right from wrong, not man. Please Comment – […]

A Step of Faith

A Step of Faith

[…] or the stones that might trip him up, is sent by Jesus to the other side of town to wash the gunk off his face. And the Bible simply says that ” he went and washed, and came back seeing. “ Application Now, that’s understating it almost as much as when we learned that […]

A disciple is a disciple maker.

A disciple is a disciple maker.

[…] of His truth to a lost and dying world. According to Webster, the word Chan used, “disciple” has the following top synonyms, “adherent”, “missionary”, and “follower”. The Bible makes a bold and challenging statement on the subject of disciples when it says, John 15:8 – By this my Father is glorified, that you bear […]

Jesus, the Jewish People, and the Question of Chosen-ness

Jesus, the Jewish People, and the Question of Chosen-ness

[…] from her Jewish lineage.  As a result, she became divorced from herself. “Honor your father and mother, that it may go well with you” is still in the Bible.  And there are grave consequences for disobedience. Whose kingdom is it? In Acts 1, the resurrected Jesus is fellowshipping with His disciples when He gets asked (in […]