What Does the Bible Say about Peter and the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church?
In recent weeks, with the passing of Pope Francis, there has been renewed attention put upon the Roman Catholic church, and the phenomenon of the papacy.
A Great Christmas Prayer for Your Church or Home
We thank you for Christ, for Christmas, and for being brought together through the birth of your Son and through his body, broken at the cross.
Why Exposing Sin Is Important to God
God is intent on exposing our sin, not in order to hurt us, but to heal us.
What Is the Will of God for My Life?
Though the Bible does sometimes speak about God’s hidden plans and mysterious purposes, He gives us no instructions for trying to uncover those hidden plans. There are no lessons on deciphering omens. He gives us no encouragements to go looking for new messages from the Holy Spirit.
What is the Fear of the Lord?
But what is “the fear of the Lord?” What does it mean to fear God?
Lord, Help Me to Love Your Knowledge
And forever set before me the unfading glory of Jesus Christ, who I readily confess is, indeed, both the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
The Danger of Being Right in Your Own Eyes
Are you still satisfied with being right in your own eyes? Or have you instead set your sight on the truly pure righteousness of Jesus Christ?
Parents, Are You Teaching Your Children to Love Wisdom?
Make sure that your kids know that your greatest concern for them, in their education, is that they would rightly relate to the God who made them, who sent His Son to die for their sin, and who calls them to repentance and faith.
Aim for Both Progress and Joy in the Faith
Joy in God is what empowers the Christian’s pursuit of progress. And progress in knowing Christ and becoming more like him is what enflames the Christian’s experience of joy. We need both.
What Does It Really Take to Follow Jesus?
The cost is worth the crown. The risk is worth the reward. Jesus says, “Follow me.” What’s stopping you?