The word “grace” comes from the Greek word charis, and the Bible has a lot to say about it. In fact, grace is a constant theme in the Word of God. Grace or charis means blessing, favor, or kindness. All Christians are called to extend grace to others, and its meaning becomes more powerful if …
Posts from: March 2023
If we believe in God, we should also believe that demons exist. It would be foolish for a Christian to live a godly life without recognizing that demons are lurking around. Spiritual warfare is part of our walk with God. The Bible says that our true struggle is not against other men but against various …
The general definition of the word “cult” comes from the Latin cultus (colere), which means “worship of deity.” Many different religions of the world have cults, but we will talk specifically about the cults of Christianity. In Christianity, cults are those groups that claim to follow Christ but have unbiblical doctrines and practices. A cult …
The vastness of the ocean contains a plethora of resources that can be harvested and utilized by humans. It is inhabited by a wide variety of animals, both large and small, which provide a critical source of food. Minerals and other natural resources are also found in the sea. We have still explored so little …
In Paul’s enumeration of love in 1 Corinthians 13, he started with two descriptions of what love is; then, what follows is another list of what love is not, starting with “love does not envy.” God’s kind of love is always selfless in nature and expression, but envy is quite the opposite. The word for …
Marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman. It has been entered into by man and woman, but as they do so, they make a covenant not only with their partners but with God as well. Marriage is something that should not be taken lightly because, while it is a wonderful occasion, …
The Bible has many instructions on how Christians should go about their daily lives and where these instructions can be found. It is a wealth of knowledge that directs each and every choice that we make on a daily basis, but despite having access to all of these resources, we are still prone to make …
In Mark 10:17-31, we hear about the rich young man who asks the Lord what he must do to inherit eternal life. The rich man hurried as he headed toward our Lord. He was an “aristocrat.” There is a sense of urgency in his question, and as you read, you can feel that he is …
There is a well-known proverb that says, “Tell me who your friends are, and I will tell you who you are.” This may be true, as we tend to associate with those who have more in common with us; however, this is not always the case. Since each person is unique, one is always distinct …
If a person has something they consider valuable, regardless of whether it’s money, gemstones, treasures, or property, they will take the necessary precautions to store it away in a safe place. When someone or something is extremely important to them, they will do whatever it takes to protect it, even if it means going to …