Don “Why doesn’t God do something? God’s people do not need to panic when things are not going well. God sees the bigger picture. We live in the moment. These moments can be full of trouble and discouragement. The books of Exodus, Ruth, Esther, and the Prophets record events in times of helplessness and hopelessness for God’s … Read moreWhy Doesn’t God Do Something?
Are God’s commands annoying? The commands of the Lord are not burdensome, that is unless I want to do what I want to do! Let’s consider a couple verses: “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome” (1 John 5:3). “Therefore be imitators of God as … Read moreAre God’s Commands Annoying?
What Does the Bible Say About (fill in with any difficult topic) ? When true believers ask what the Bible teaches about a particular matter, they want to know so they can do God’s will. They will accept whatever the Bible says because they want to please Him! Others ask the same questions with the intention … Read moreWhat Does the Bible Say About (fill in with any difficult topic)?
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?
Bible Study is About Change. The word repent, in various forms, is found at least 59 times in the New Testament. Before Jesus even began His work, John the Baptizer preached: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand … bear fruit worthy of repentance” (Matthew 3:2, 9). To study the Bible seriously without any intention … Read moreBible Study Is About Change! What Kind of Change?
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!
God believes in You! We read the Bible and think: How can I learn all this? How can I do all this? How can I live this way? Too often we conclude: “I can’t.” But God believes in you. He believes in you so much that He was willing to sacrifice His Son for you, present the entire Bible … Read moreDoes God Believe in You?
What does INSPIRATION mean? Our modern use of the word means to be stimulated, motivated or stirred in a strong emotional way. It usually refers to a person who, filled with strong feelings, is moved in a powerful way to accomplish something great. That is not what the Greek word, usually translated inspired, means. The … Read moreWhat does INSPIRATION mean?
God Has A Plan For You, But It May Not Be What You Think. When people talk about God’s plan for their life, they are almost always talking about whether or not to marry a particular person, pursue an education, live in one city or another, become a musician or join a non-profit charitable organization. … Read moreGod Has a Plan for You, But it May Not Be What You Think.
God is the Creator of all things. He knows His creation, its substance, its design and its nature (Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:1-3). God created man in His own image and likeness (Genesis 1:26-28). The story of the Adam and Eve in the garden (Genesis 2-3) indicates that God intends to have fellowship with humanity and … Read moreCan You Understand the Bible?
