The Bible says a lot about the relationship between Christians and the government. The Word of God clearly tells us to obey our governmental leaders and authorities. It is also said that the government must treat the people justly. However, since our government is composed of human beings, unfair and unjust treatment sometimes occurs. Just …
Posts from: February 2023
One of the common misconceptions about Hell, especially with non-believers, is that Hell is the opposite of Heaven. In a way, they are opposite, but some misconceptions include that Hell is where Satan rules and that he and his devils are punishing those who did bad things while living on earth. However, Hell is not …
These powerful celestial beings have been portrayed in various forms, from ancient history up to modern popular culture. Whether in the form of a cute baby with wings or a scary harbinger of death, angels or angel-like beings can be found in many religions and mythologies all around the world. When we look at the …
In a worldly sense, when we talk about the word “ambition,” we think of that intense desire to be successful, famous, rich, or powerful. Many who live by the world’s standards struggle to be above others, regardless of the means of achieving it. But we cannot easily dismiss ambition as entirely sinful. God encourages ambition. …
Greed is a sin that is usually associated with but not limited to money. It is a situation where one desires more and more without being content with what they have. Greed revolves around one’s self, as it is a self-centered desire. It is okay for one to desire to earn money, but what the …
Loving and caring for widows appear throughout the Scriptures. God does not despise the tears of a widow, and He brings light to them. Our gracious God carries good news for them. And as Christians, we ought to be good news to the widow as well. Christians should know that widows suffer deep pain that …
Grace is a word that you always hear from Christians. Perhaps you have heard phrases such as “God is gracious” or “by the grace of God.” Grace and mercy are different, although if one is asked to differentiate the two, they sound quite similar. However, these two things are not the same. Simply put, grace …
We all know how amazing and exciting birth announcements are. Announcing the birth of a child is like sharing and spreading joy to the people who have heard it. But how about hearing of the birth of the Messiah? Every birth of a living thing is miraculous enough, but how much more is the birth …