Sunday, October 2, 2016
Friday, September 30, 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Testimony
The Purpose of a Testimony
"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." —Romans 5:8
When you tell other people about what God has done for you, you are sharing your testimony. A testimony is when you share your story of how you came to faith. Every Christian has a testimony.
Some Christians have dramatic testimonies where they tell of being delivered from a life of drug addiction or crime or some sordid deeds. Other Christians don't have testimonies that are quite as dramatic—but they are just as significant.
I like to hear how people came to Christ, but I don't like it when people go into gory details about their past. Then there are testimonies where people tell how much they have given up for Jesus. They'll say things like, "I gave up this and that for Jesus. I have made such sacrifices for the Lord. I have done it all for Him!"
Your testimony is not about what you gave up for Jesus. It's about what He gave up for you. Don't share what you have done for Jesus. Share what Jesus has done for you. Jesus is the one who has done the work. It is Jesus whom we are proclaiming.
A good, strong testimony will lift up what Christ has accomplished. The fact of the matter is that all of us were sinners hopelessly separated from God, traveling in the same boat on our way to hell; and the same gospel came and transformed us. That is the testimony we all have.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
What does the Bible say about discernment?
What does the Bible say about discernment?: What does the Bible say about discernment? How can I learn to be more discerning?
What does the Bible say about self-discipline?
What does the Bible say about self-discipline?: What does the Bible say about self-discipline? Is self-discipline the same thing as self-control?
Monday, September 26, 2016
"If anyone returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house." (Proverbs 17:13)
Skeptics and atheists often accuse God of being vindictive. They don't believe He exists, but they accuse Him of committing all sorts of atrocities, including killing men, women and children in a worldwide flood they don't believe happened.
While we have little idea of when and how God sends His judgments on the earth, we do know that if someone rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
It would be interesting to do a study of the house and lineage of Judas Iscariot, after he rewarded the ultimate good with evil.
While God does take vengeance on all those who are evil, and while He does sometimes judge humanity, skeptics never dare say “all of His judgments are righteous and true altogether.” But they are.
John 3:16 tells us that God sent His only son to die for the sins of mankind. In Matthew 7:21 the Bible says - Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter into the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of the father who is in heaven. None will go to heaven unless they do the will of the Father. Romans 12: 2 says for us not to be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewel of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good, and acceptable and perfect. We are to be sexually pure ( 1 Thess. 4:3-8). We are to be filled with the Holy Spirit ( Epehseians 5:17-18). We will suffer as Christians ( 1 Peter 4:19). We are to give thanks always ( 1 Thess. 5:18). Submit to the government ( 1 Peter 2:13-15) To transform your mind read the Bible, pray, ask other believers questions you may have, attend church if you can. God is working His will into the believer. He wants us to change ( 1 Corinthians 15:10; Philippians 2:12-13: Hebrews 13: 21). God wants us to be like Jesus. None of us are perfect like Jesus was, but we are to strive to be like Jesus. God wants us to do His will like
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Exodus 20:7 (NIV) says You shall not misuse the name of God. In the King James version it says Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain. Vain and misuse are the same thing. They mean using empty, useless, false worthless words to describe God. Taking Gods name in vain also refers to abuse, blastphemy, cursing or manipulation of the Lords name. Treating Gods name with significance is the opposite of misuse or taking His name in vain. If someone asks something about the Bible there is nothing wrong with saying that is the way God views things according to scripture. That is not misuse of His name. Misuse of Gods name would be cursing and using Gods name just to make your point.
Jesus calls us to believe in Him for forgiveness of sin, but He also calls us to turn from sin. He told the woman caught in adultery that He does not condemn her, but He also told her to go and sin no more. That is what the Bible says. He died on the cross for our sins, but not so that we could continue living in sin without repenting. We are all sinners, but 1 John says that Christians don’t…
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
What is the origin of the Catholic Church?
What is the origin of the Catholic Church?: What is the origin of the Catholic Church? Is the Catholic Church a mixture of true Christianity with other non-Christian religions?
What is the origin of Christianity?
What is the origin of Christianity?: What is the origin of Christianity? What are the true origins of the Christian faith?
What is a Gypsy? What do Gypsies believe?
What is a Gypsy? What do Gypsies believe?: What is a Gypsy? What do Gypsies believe? Who are the Romani and what are their origins?
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?
Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?: Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac? If God already knew what Abraham would do, why did God still ask Abraham to do it?
Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical?
Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical?: Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical? Is Catholic doctrine based primarily on the Bible or on tradition?
Monday, September 19, 2016
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