Tag Archives: bible studies
Who actually wrote the Bible?
Written by Richard M. Davidson According to the Bible writers’ own claims, and in harmony with the traditional understanding held by ancient interpreters and most biblical scholars until the rise of historical criticism during the Enlightenment, approximately 35 individuals wrote … Continue reading
Why is God so misunderstood?
One of the great tragedies of human history centers on how few people understand God. Indeed individuals often misunderstand God and take His name in vain. Natural disasters are often dubbed “acts of God.” Misfortunes are placed at His feet. … Continue reading
Did God create Life?
by Timothy Standish Today I picked up a brand new smartphone, an Apple iPhone 4S. There’s something thrilling about holding such an elegant piece of engineering in your hand, feeling the smoothness of the materials used, admiring the beauty of … Continue reading
Is it that hard to pray?
A sermon by Ronald L. Dart Why is it that people who believe in God, believe He is as healer, believe he answers prayer, have difficulty in praying? You would think something as simple as prayer would be easy; as … Continue reading
Where did Valentine’s Day come from?
The ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, an annual three-day ritual believed to ward off evil spirits and increase fertility, was held on Feb. 13 to 15. Lupercalia (also known as Februatio, which is where we get the name for our … Continue reading
Why do we say “amen”
Our word amen comes from a Hebrew word that has a similar pronunciation. Strong’s Concordance defines the word as “verily, truly, amen, or so be it.” Saying “amen” at the end of a prayer states our affirmation that what was … Continue reading
What is the “soul”?
The Bible, in both the Old and New Testaments, repeatedly makes reference to the “soul.” Mainstream Christianity generally teaches that this soul is an immortal component of human beings; that upon our death, it is released from our bodies to … Continue reading
How should we pray?
Christ’s disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray. They lived in a society where ritualistic, recited prayer was common, but it was clear to them that Jesus did not pray in this way. Rather than give them prayers … Continue reading
How can you overcome sin?
Many have struggled with committing sins that they had repented of and for which they had asked God’s forgiveness. In order to understand what’s happening, we have to understand the process of successful overcoming. God promises to forgive those who … Continue reading
