Identifying the Bhagavad Gita
Hinduism is one of the most ancient religions of the world. It has got its roots since time immemorial. Protected geographically by Himalayas and oceans around, ancient India has given …
Understanding the Great Commission
The words that form the basis of the Great Commission are seen in Matthew 28:19-20, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the …
Doctrine of a New Earth
Popular theology has many believing that heaven is reserved for us when we die, and earth is a temporary abode until the final day where all are caught up into …
How did Jesus develop leaders?
When Jesus started His public ministry, he handpicked a group of men to follow Him. While most people are familiar with the Twelve Disciples, in actuality, Jesus had many more …
Why Christians need to think differently about the end of the world
The predominant view in the Church is that the earth will be destroyed and a new earth will replace it. While this is true, it is not fully understood in …
Christian Doctrine of Salvation
One of the core teachings of Christianity is the doctrine of salvation. The doctrine of salvation is often known as “soteriology” because it draws from the Greek word “Soteria” meaning …
Is salvation only through Jesus Christ?
Is salvation through Jesus alone? This is a question that many religious people struggle with. There are verses in the Bible that seem to clearly state that there is no …
Judging sowing by the fruit that is reaped
It is generally understood in Christian circles that believers reap what they sow. People almost look at that as one would karma, the idea that you got what was coming to …
Spirituality as faith in God
Defining spirituality is a very serious and controversial issue in a modern society that thrives on political manipulations and social alignment that frowns at anything that sounds discriminatory. Spirituality is …
The miraculousness of Christian healing
Christianity is not normally associated with the supernatural as we tend to think of it, but the very definition of supernatural is a manifestation or a force attributed to something …
Who is Mary the Mother of Jesus?
There are certainly those who refer to Mary as “the Holy mother of God,” most notably Roman Catholics. The New World College Dictionary defines the word ”holy” as indicating divinity, …
Spiritual world is real
Everyone knows what natural sight is. Spiritual sight is less obvious but just as real. Angels revealed themselves many times throughout the Bible. Why not today? When a Christian experiences …
Jesus 2.0: After the Resurrection
There are six main sources in the New Testament for information on the post-resurrection life of Jesus. These are the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, The Acts …
A New Season for the Church
Many ages have dawned and set in the history of the Church. What began as a small community of 120 people awaiting the indwelling of the Holy Spirit has spread …
The Holy Spirit at work
Gifts of the Holy Spirit are plentiful and occur frequently, but most people don’t recognize them. At there most common they are the little delights and extras that make the …
Where the Bible contradicts itself
Many people throughout history and even today argue that the Bible is literally true and inerrant. This is impossible, as the Bible contains contradictions from beginning to end. Attempts to …
How can we see as Jesus sees?
When Jesus looks at his children he sees their heart. In 1 Samuel 16:7, the Lord said, “I do not judge as people judge. They look at the outward appearance, but I …
Jesus trial, death, and burial as recorded in John 19
John 19 reveals Jesus’ final hours; from his meeting with Pilate to his suffering upon the cross, the confirmation of his death and ending with his temporal burial in Joseph …
The quest for a perfect church
The search for a perfect church will always be winding and at most elusive as many have realized. Is this how it should be? If the current trend in changing …
Jesus, the Easter Bunny, and the Vernal Equinox
Easter may bring one of several images to mind. The image of Christ resurrected to atone for our sins, a bouquet of lovely lilies, or a man dressed in a …
Mercy Passages in the Bible
Mercy is one of the reoccurring themes in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Mercy means to show compassion for an offender or a person in distress. Mercy is illustrated …
Origins of Easter traditions
Every year, Christians around the world celebrate Easter to remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that through his resurrection, Jesus defeated death and sin and offers …
Expecting sinners to Sin
In a fallen world, sin isn’t the exception, it is the rule. In all its variants, sin is the constant condition of mankind. This is why it is extraordinary that …
How much faith is enough faith?
Faith as small as a mustard seed seems very small indeed. Yet this is the very size that Jesus stated would move a mountain. And Jesus said unto them, Because …
A Voice like no Other
People really do not know a person until they sit down and talk with them. Getting to know the Holy Spirit is the same way. An individual has to sit …
Mountain-moving faith
Faith is a core principle of the Christian faith. There are a number of examples within the New Testament text where a lack of faith restricts the possibility of God …
Governing a nation
Several lessons can be learned from Moses’ life. First, is how to be an effective leader of people and the Bible tells us that Moses didn’t do it alone; God was …
Speaking in tongues
Tongues are often a point of contention between Christian communities. For some, it is the speaking in tongues that provides the contention, for others, it is the not speaking in …
Biblically defining marriage
Let’s begin this discussion by defining marriage from a biblical perspective by saying the institution of marriage was instituted by God Himself when He removed a rib from the side …
Why Christians forgive
Matthew 6:14 says “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Why is forgiveness so important to a Christian? The easy …
Christian challenges of conflict with non-believers
In life, circumstances occasionally expose people of faith, especially Christians, to mockery or ridicule as they interact with others. Such experiences may occur in the office, in the classroom, during …
Christianity is a living faith
To love God with your whole heart and to see his handiwork everywhere is a part of what Christianity is all about. When you love, you don’t want to cause …