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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?

In the Loss of a Child — Prevailing Faith (William Romaine, 1714-1795)

The loss of a child is perhaps the most heart-wrenching of all losses. From a centuries-old letter, we read the words of a bereaved father, grieving the loss of his son but steadfast in faith in his Saviour.

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 is the Often Forgotten Racism?

Racism against any ethnic group is WRONG! And in the eyes of God, it is sinful. What racism is often overlooked or forgotten?

Sin So Bewitches The Soul, That It Makes… by Thomas Brooks (1608 – 1680)

Sin shall be unmasked, and its dress and robes shall then be taken off! Then it shall appear more vile, filthy, and terrible than Hell itself!

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.

No Night in Heaven! by George Conder (1821-1874)

What does it mean when we say there will be no night in Heaven? How can we understand the mystery of Heaven and the light and joy we will find there?

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).

Do Angels Take Us To Heaven When We Die?

What does the Bible tell us about our passage from this life into eternity? Do angels take us to Heaven? Are they sent so we don’t go alone?

Where is There Joy in COVID-19? A Lesson from Ten Years Ago

As we begin dealing with the aftermath of physical-distancing, we must consider the ongoing concerns about COVID-19 Is there joy in Covid-19?

What is the Vertical and Horizontal of the Cross?

The “vertical and horizontal of the cross” is a way of defining justification and sanctification that helps us understand our relationship with God and man.

Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow — A New Version of the Doxology!

This new version of the Doxology that we all know and love will bless you. Take two minutes to praise the Father, Son, and Spirit. And rejoice in the gift of your salvation.

Why Has God Allowed COVID-19 to Afflict Us?

The corona virus is on the minds of all people worldwide. As God’s children we wonder why He has allowed COVID-19 to afflict us.

COVID-19 — When There’s No Solution In Sight

Let’s look at a case when God’s people faced an insurmountable enemy with no solution in sight. From this, what can we learn about COVID-19?

What Should Christians Think about COVID-19? (Isaiah 43)

saiah 43 offers insights and direction for Christians about COVID-19. What are Christians to think? And what are Christians to do?

Statement on CoronaVirus (COVID-19) from Reasons for Hope* Jesus

In this time of confusion & uncertainty because of the Corona Virus, we must rightly remember that our God is sovereign over all things, including COVID-19.

What Would St. Patrick Think About His Day?

Who Was St. Patrick and What Would He Think? No one can know for certain what St. Patrick might have thought about such festivities on a day that bears his name. However…

You’ll Never Walk Alone – Music by Tad Lawrence

When life’s storms rage, there’s a calm to be found — and it’s a hope in your heart. That Hope is named Jesus. He will never leave or forsake you (Heb 13:5), so you will never walk alone.

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 is the Biblical Definition of Love?

In the biblical sense, what is really meant by the word “love?” Our culture often defines love in terms of emotion, but the Bible defines love differently.