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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.

Does Abba Really 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”?

Is Hell Real? What does the Bible say?

Is Hell real? What does the Bible tell us about this place that is a place of torment?

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.

How Can I Effectively Witness?

Doubts and questions about God and the Bible are nothing new. There have always been skeptics. It’s true that we cannot prove God by sight, but what do we need to know?

Mom’s Amazing Love

We love our moms and they love us with a love that is so like God’s love — abundant, sacrificial, and unending — AMAZING LOVE!

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?

Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday

Remembering the time from Jesus’ last supper on Maundy Thursday until Resurrection Morning!

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?

Truth for a New Generation & Reasons for Hope* JESUS Grow in Truth and Hope Christian apologistsAlex McFarland & Shari Abbott provide Truth for a New Generation and Reasons for Hope— both found only in the Lord Jesus Christ. ...

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?

A “Jonah and the Whale” Experience

A swimmer snatched by a whale. Then spat out by the whale. He lives to tell the story. Sound familiar? Watch it as it happened and listen to the man’s testimony. There’s an interesting “whisper” of a biblical connection at the end.

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?

Why Should God be Loved? Four Degrees of Love

At what stage is your love for God? Understanding why God should be loved and the four degrees of love will warm your heart and produce greater love. Be inspired and move into a deeper, fuller experience of love.

What is the Extravagant Love of God that Captures our Hearts?

God pours out His love and desires that all receive it. Understand what it means to have the extravagant love of God.

What Does it Mean to Keep or Guard Your Heart?

Keeping and guarding our hearts is a biblical precept and principle that helps us to walk in the newness of life in Christ. How do we keep and guard our hearts?

Do You Have a Heart for God?

In Acts 13 we read about the apostle Paul delivering a message about Jesus. Paul made an interesting point about having a heart for God.

How Can I Understand the Love of God?

Knowing God’s love is as easy as a, b, c….and d,e, f, g, h, i, j, and so on and so on. Get the A-Z list of God’s amazing and abundant love. You’ll be blessed.

Been There, Done That — A Lesson from the Groundhog

Groundhog Day comes every year (Feb 2) and every year the groundhog appears to look for his shadow. Some years he sees his shadow and others he does not, which predicts if winter days will repeat or spring is coming soon. There’s a lesson to learn from Groundhog Day about our repeatable actions.