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What are the Colors of Sin, Sorry, and Saved? (Teaching Children About Salvation)

SHARE THE COLORS OF SALVATION WITH A CHILD! Or, take a minute today and remember the simplicity of the message of saving grace by which God saved your soul.

Jesus in the Gospels: What are the Four Different Presentations of Jesus?

The Gospel accounts tell about the same things, but each differently. How should we understand God’s purpose & plan in revealing Jesus in the Gospels?

How are the Shepherd’s Rod and Staff Different?

A shepherd uses a rod and staff — each for a specific purpose. Do you understand how the Lord’s rod and staff can comfort you as promised in Ps 23?

What are the 7 “I Am” Statements and 7 “I Will” Statements from Jesus?

Most Christians know the 7 “I Am” statements of Jesus. But what about the 7 “I Wills”? The 7 “I Wills” are promises that every Christian should know.

What are the Doctrines of Imputed, Infused, and Imparted Righteousness?

The righteousness of Christ is given in salvation, but how is it given? Imputed, infused, or imparted? What does the Bible say?

Does Abba Mean Daddy? Should we pray, “Father God”?

Abba is commonly said to mean “daddy,” but does it really mean that? And should we pray, addressing God as “Father God”?

What Is Shavuot / Pentecost? Does It Prophesy of End Times?

Shavuot is the second of three mandatory pilgrim feasts, celebrated on the 50th day after the barley harvest of Passover. The church calls it Pentecost. How should we understand the typology and symbolism of this feast? Is it prophetic?

Are Purgatory and Limbo Real Places?

If Christians are promised Heaven when they die, then why do some say a place called Purgatory exits? And what about the place of Limbo? What does the Bible say about these places?

What is IVDAR? Or IVDARR?

There are core doctrines that all Christians must know and accept. What are they? IVDAR is an easy way to remember the doctrines of faith.

What Does It Mean To WALK IN HOPE?

Hope can seem elusive sometimes, but it’s so vital to our walk by faith and our walk with God that we must understand it. Find out what it means to walk in hope.

What Does It Mean To WALK WITH GOD?

Walking by faith is possible because we never walk alone. Read what it means to WALK WITH GOD and watch a moving video of “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

What Does It Mean To WALK BY FAITH?

We walk by faith, not by sight, and yet our faith is not blind. Sound confusing? So how should we understand walking by faith?

Does Mark 16:9-20 Belong in the Bible?

Some question whether Mark 16:9-20 should be in the Bible. It’s not there in some of the earliest manuscripts. Should Mark 16 end at verse 8?

Will you remember?

Columbine – 20 years after one of the most horrific school shootings. Remember the precious lives that were lost that day and the testimony of faith from two of the victims.

Easter Finger Puzzle to Teach Children About Jesus

An Easter Finger Puzzle: A fun way to teach children some key facts about the Last Supper, Good Friday, and Resurrection Sunday.

What is Maundy Thursday? The Basin & The Towel

The Last Supper took place on what we call Maundy Thursday. What does that mean? What should we know about that night? Watch, The Basin and The Towel.

Is Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” a Christian Song?

Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” refers to biblical history, but is it a God-honoring song? Does it reflect or contradict biblical accounts?

How was Jesus Like a Worm? What’s the Crimson (or Scarlet) Worm? A Remez In Psalm 22?

There’s a remez (hidden meaning) tucked in the words of Psalm 22. How does this psalm reveal Jesus as a worm?

Is My Heart Deceitful Above All Things? (Jeremiah 17:9) Don’t I Have a New Heart?

Is Jeremiah 17:9 appropriate to apply to Christians? Wouldn’t it be a contradiction of what Christ has done for us?

How Can We Prove a Virgin Birth? Why Was a Virgin Birth Necessary?

Many have questions about how a virgin birth could occur. What do we know about it and why was it necessary?

Why Does Heaven Need to be Created New (Isaiah & Revelation)? Isn’t Heaven Perfect?

The Bible tells there will be a new Heaven. Why would heaven need to be remade since God’s dwelling place is perfect and without sin?

What is Anthropomorphism?

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics, behaviors, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities (e.e. animals, objects, even cartoon characters). Read about anthropomorphism in the Bible.

What Does the Bible Teach About Speaking in Tongues?

Speaking in tongues is a greatly debated topic. There is, however, biblical answers and reasoning for what Christians should think about “tongues.”

Why are Christians Called Sons of God and What About the Sons of God in Genesis 6?

A controversial passage is found in Genesis 6. Who were the sons of God that procreated with women and produced giants in the land?

How Should You Observe Lent?

Lent is a time of reflection and preparing our hearts for the celebration of Easter. It’s a time to remember Jesus’ last days on earth when He walked and talked with His followers. And, it’s a time to remember just how much our salvation cost God. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son” to live and die for us.