The Importance of Having Right Beliefs
As a Christian, how important are ‘right beliefs’? Does it really matter what I believe so long as Jesus is my savior and I live a good life?
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
As a Christian, how important are ‘right beliefs’? Does it really matter what I believe so long as Jesus is my savior and I live a good life?
God’s word is active and alive. It is not just words on a page. It is his message for us that reaches deep within us to shape our lives.
The New Testament gospels are our primary source of information about the life of Jesus. So what is the dating of the gospels?
From the human perspective, the Bible is a diverse collection of literature written over a long period of time. From a divine perspective, it is the authoritative guide to faith and practice.
Paul warns Timothy to not allow the teaching of false doctrines. These cause controversy, rather than building up the body of Christ.
How often do we read the Bible and immediately forget what we read. How much better if we would remember what he told us in his Word.
How can we avoid a famine for hearing the word of the Lord in the U.S.? Only when the church repents and faithfully proclaims God’s message.
Treasure the word of God. Hide it within your heart. Doing so will help you to avoid sin and draw ever closer to God
We do not know a lot about Ezra. But he was careful to study and then obey the words of the Bible. And God blessed him because of it.
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105 NIV I enjoy hiking out in the wilderness, being away from people and alone with my thoughts and my Lord. While I do most of my hiking during the daytime, there have been occasions where I have walked the trail in the dark. And even when I am in camp at night, there are times when I have to navigate around camp in the dark. And of critical importance to me in those times is my headlamp; a small flashlight strapped to my head. It …