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?
Bible
Hebrews: the Active Word of God (4:12-13)
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.
Guide to Dating the New Testament Gospels
The New Testament gospels are our primary source of information about the life of Jesus. So what is the dating of the gospels?
The Doctrine of the Bible
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.
Combating the Teaching of False Doctrine – 1 Timothy 1:3-4
Paul warns Timothy to not allow the teaching of false doctrines. These cause controversy, rather than building up the body of Christ.
Remember What He Told You – Luke 24:6-7
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.
A Famine for Hearing the Word of the Lord – Amos 8:11
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.
Treasuring the Word of God – Psalms 119:11
Treasure the word of God. Hide it within your heart. Doing so will help you to avoid sin and draw ever closer to God
Carefully Study and Obey the Bible – Ezra 7:10
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.
The Bible: A Light On My Path – Psalm 119:105
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 …
