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What Is All Souls’ Day? (November 2nd)

Many know that November 1st, the day after Halloween, is recognized by some churches as All Saints Day. But what is All Soul’s Day?

Do Presidents Pray?

Do Presidents pray? The words of our first three presidents reveal that they understood their need for God. They prayed!

Did Jesus Heal 1 or 2 Demoniacs? Does Matthew Contradict Mark & Luke?

Were there one or two demoniacs that Jesus healed? Does Matthew 8 (two demoniacs) contradict Mark 5 and Luke 8 (only one demoniac)?

Does 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Suggest a Mid-Trib Rapture?

There’s a verse in 2 Thessalonians that has caused confusion about the time of the Rapture. We explain how to understand this verse.

What is the Difference Between an Apostle and a Disciple?

How does an apostle differ from a disciple? What does the Bible say? Are there apostles today? How should we understand our work for Jesus?

What are the Roads to Salvation? Romans Road, John Road, Revelation Road?

The Romans Road, the John Road, and the Revelation Road are “paths” of Bible verses that tell the way to become a new creation in Jesus Christ.

Did Jesus Really Mean “Be Perfect?” (Matthew 5:48)

Matt 5:48 tells us to be perfect- as perfect as God is. Did Jesus really mean that? It sounds like an impossible command. We just can’t do it.

Unshakeable Hope in the Hands of God

After the events of 9/11 that shook the nation, the church became a place of refuge for thousands who gathered to pray for the victims, their families, the missing, the heroic first responders, and the nation’s leaders. The collective prayers sought comfort, guidance,...

Has Anyone Ever Taken Your Place? An Amazing Account + A 9/11 Tribute

There’s a 9/11 story that most have never heard. It’s a story of one who lives because another took his place. It’s a story of faith and hope. Watch now.

What Does the Seventh-day Adventist Church Believe?

The Seventh-day Adventist Church believes that Jesus died for the sins of man, but what else do they believe?

Is Salvation Through the Catholic Church???

Uncover how the Catholic Church teaches salvation by grace through the Church and sacraments.

What is the Seventieth Week of Daniel?

God gave Daniel an amazing prophecy that foretells Israel’s future. It’s often called the seventieth week of Daniel.

Why Do We Believe in a Pre-Trib Rapture?

Pre-Trib, mid-Trib, or post-Trib? When will the Rapture occur? Does the Bible give answers about when Jesus will come for His Bride?

Is Calvinism Biblical?

What is Calvinism? Is Calvinism biblical? How should we understand the doctrines of Calvinism? Are they found in the Bible?

What Does It Mean To Give Your Life To Jesus?

If everything belongs to Jesus, how can you give your life to Jesus? Might there be something else we give Him in salvation?

Was there a Pre-adamite Heaven and Earth? A Gap Theory?

Is there a gap of time that allows for millions, even billions, of years since the earth was first created? What do we need to know?

Has Coronavirus Affected Our Faith? Sad COVID-19 Statistics

What effect has the COVID-19 shutdown of churches had? Did the coronavirus pandemic cause people to seek God for answers and for comfort?

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 Teach Salvation Can Be Lost?

Hebrews 6:4-6 is a difficult passage. Many have understood it to say that salvation can be lost. But does it really say that? Or is salvation secure?

What are the Never-Never Lands in the Bible?

Oh, the joys of childhood. If only we could live in the never-never land of innocence and protection. But that of course, is not the case. Are there never-never lands spoken of in the Bible?

Are We Called to be a Mnason? And what’s a Mnason?

Mnason is a man. Have you ever heard of him? Do you know what he did? There are great lessons to learn from Mnason.

What Is A Christian’s Duty In Troubled Times?

In the troubled times in which we live, we are more connected than ever before. But we are also more divided than in the past.

What is the Crown of Righteousness?

Paul wrote about a crown of righteousness in his letter to Timothy. What must we do to get this crown?

When the Church is Raptured, Will Animals be Left Behind?

The Rapture will remove the Church from the earth before the Tribulation, but what about our pets? Will animals be left behind?

Will the Rapture Occur at Pentecost (Shavuot)?

Some think the Rapture will happen in the fall, but there are many reasons to think it will occur in the late spring/early summer at Pentecost (Shavuot).