How Old is the Old Testament? Let me answer this way: The New Testament is as old or older now than the Old Testament was when the New came along. The Old Testament did not need to be replaced because it got too old. It got old because God had a replacement! “In that He says, ‘A new … Read moreHow Old is the Old Testament?
Anything that makes us re-evaluate our life, re-think our priorities, or re-assess our choices must not be ignored. Whether it is a blessing or a tragedy that stops us in our tracks, we need to use the opportunity of that moment. For too long we meander along through life as though everything is fine and … Read moreWhen life makes you stop and think … THINK!
Is the Bible relevant in the 21st century? Critics of the Bible question the relevance of a book as old as the Bible. “How can it offer real solutions in our complicated time?” I like to keep things simple. Consider one short, simple book in the New Testament: The Epistle (Letter) of James. For people … Read moreIs the Bible Relevant in the 21st Century?
What if an apostle or an angel told me to…? “But even if we (apostles), or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you … let him be accursed” (Galatians 1:6-9). The authority of God does not reside in any human being – or angel! The rule of God is expressed in His word. … Read moreWhat if an Apostle or an Angel Told Me…?
Have you been praying regularly? Paul wrote: “Pray without ceasing …” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Not that we are to pray continuously without stopping, but rather that we are constant in prayer. The idea is regularly and frequently. In moments of thought about God … Thank Him … Honor Him … Confess to Him, asking forgiveness. Pray without ceasing. Do … Read moreHave you been Praying Regularly?
Quick, single sentence answers to this great question are not sufficient – they do not offer confidence and certainty. You need an honest evaluation of your own life, past and, especially, present, along with an understanding of God’s teaching about salvation. You need to read essential passages in the Bible, not a verse here and … Read moreHow Do I Know I Am Saved?
