Five Myths about the Trinity
What do you know about the Trinity? The Scriptures give sufficient content about the nature of God, and yet there are myths about the Trinity that go around. This article provides five such myths.
What do you know about the Trinity? The Scriptures give sufficient content about the nature of God, and yet there are myths about the Trinity that go around. This article provides five such myths.
This article provides four things you will do well to remember after falling into sin, or even when you feel burdened by your sin.
This article discusses a helpful way in which parents and the broader body of Christ can bring up children to bear the image of Christ.
Are you striving for wealth, beauty, physical strength, and charisma to prove that you have obtained God’s grace? This article argues against the folly of chasing human power, while pointing to being established in Christ and standing firm in him.
The article provides a word of encouragement from the study of Psalm 91 during the time of a global pandemic. Reading Psalm 91 will remind you that all of these promises God made are all yours in Christ.
What is the significance of the resurrection of Christ for you? The gospel reveals that the resurrection eliminates doubt, brings hope in grief, and offers forgiveness to sinners.
Can science successfully explain how the universe works without reference to God? This article discusses the question, showing that science cannot explain away God.
How do you view death? While some prefer to avoid thoughts about death, this is futile. Yet this article explains how the Lord confronts death.
Do you know what the resurrection of Christ does for you? The Scriptures tell us that his resurrection gives you new identity, new purpose, and new hope. Contemplating on the resurrection can help you persevere in suffering that comes your way.
What do you know about the new heavens and the new earth? This article describes ten things the Bible teaches on the topic.
Do you believe in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead? Many people deny the historicity of the death of Jesus and his resurrection. This article discusses the facts of his resurrection and what that means for you now and on the last day.
Can your to-do list make you a good mother? The article argues that a to-do list cannot. It is the grace of God in Christ and the ministry of the Holy Spirit that can make you a good mother.
Who died on Good Friday? This article briefly engages with whether we can speak of the death of God on that day.
Are you troubled by your personal circumstances and are tempted to commit suicide? This article provides four truths to help in your struggle: you are valuable to God, you have hope in Christ, God hears your prayers, and help is available.
Do you want to help a teenager learn to study the Bible? This article suggests five ways.
How do you respond when God sends you things you do not understand? The article argues that we ought to worship God even when we do not understand his plan.
The incarnation of Christ meant that in Christ God became man. This article discusses two ways in which the humanity of Jesus matters
Many people fear anything that threatens their health, job, or security, but they do not fear God. This article provides two reasons why the downgrading of the fear of God is misguided.
Are you prepared to die? Many people are not prepared to die, nor prepared to even think about the prospect of death because of a fear of death. This article explains why it is valuable for you to think about death.
How can a Christian respond to the COVID–19 pandemic? Many people have reacted to the with fear, despair, or apathy. The article provides three keys to a Christian response to the current pandemic: faith, hope, and love.
What fills your mind and heart when you face a crisis or experience pain? Many people panic, doubt God or are filled with fear. This article argues that when you face a crisis or pain in your life you need to consider the past instances where God demonstrated his power, so that your faith in Christ may be able to shine bright even in this hopeless world.
Do you struggle to tame your tongue? This article provides some helpful means to help you control your tongue, so that your speech is seasoned with the grace of God.
Do you suffer from depression and anxiety? This article shares the experience of a minister who has once suffered from anxiety and depression, and the lessons learned along the way.
Is death the end for Christians? Many peoples assume that the terminology of "ashes to ashes and dust to dust" that they hear at funerals means the end. The article discusses the hope brought to you by the death and resurrection of Jesus, even in the face of death.
What does Jesus mean when he calls his disciples to take up their cross (Mark 8:34-38)? This article explains that cross-bearing is sharing in the suffering of Jesus.
This article discusses from 1 John four fruits of confession of your sins.
Do you want to know how you can guard your relationship with God? The article provides nine ways.
This article explains that your children need to be taught theology, through hymns, memorizing Scripture and reading together.
Many people tell you to follow your heart when making decisions. This article carefully argues why you should never follow your heart; instead you ought to listen to the Lord.
Why do Christians sometimes lose their joy? This article discusses two reasons why, and also considers what to do about it.
What is meant by the sovereignty of God? Many people do not grasp the fact that God is the cause not only of the results but also the means and process. This article explains the matter.
Does God always give you an open window after closing a door? Many people perceive God’s prevention from one thing as redirection to another provision elsewhere. This article argues that God does not always open a window after closing the door.
Are you feeling empty and ashamed to let anyone discover your emptiness? This article provides an answer to why your feelings of emptiness won’t go away.
This article discusses ten things you should know about the danger of media.
Where do you find your identity? The gospel tells us that because of our union with Christ we are no longer defined by sin. We are called according to God’s purpose and given a secure future where we shall enjoy an endless fellowship with God.
Whom will you know in heaven? The Bible may not give a direct answer but it does give us the sense that we will know and be known by others in the new creation.
Do you suffer from social anxiety? This article shows not only the cause of such anxiety but also the cure for it.
Through questions and answers, this article discusses the challenging question of how the church can engage the culture without losing the gospel.
What is the plan of God for your life? This article considers four truths from the Bible that explain how great and inspiring is the plan of God.
Have you wondered why the honeymoon period in relationships never lasts? This article considers why honeymoons tend to be short-lived. Furthermore, the article provides an antidote that you need in order to measure as God measures.
What happens after death? While other religions think that life ceases to exist upon death, the Scriptures teach us about the continuation of life after death.
This article offers eight ways you can help a depressed Christian so that they may still be able to glorify God in their darkest season.
Many Christians suppose that their freedom in Christ means permission to live freely and ignore the call to obedience. This article describes three ways in which Christians misunderstand what obedience means.
Are you looking for ways to help your children read the Bible for their personal devotions? Read the article for helpful suggestions.
In our day where single parenting is so common, the concept of God as the Father can easily lose its meaning. This article points out five ways in which God is the best Father to us all, through Jesus Christ.
What is your understanding of the grace of God? Many people have a flawed view of grace, suggesting that grace saves them but the rest of their path depends on their efforts. The article describes three things that reveal you may be holding an unbiblical view of grace.
How can you know God? Many people assume that they have reached the understanding of God once they come to the knowledge of him through faith in Christ. This article explains that you may not stop in the pursuit of knowing God.
The article describes and argues against five myths about the Bible. The author affirms that the Bible is the very Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and is reliable for all times.
Are you afraid that you might one day fall away from Christ? This article provides three things you should do if you doubt whether you will keep the faith.
Are you seeking fulfillment from your marriage? Many people enter marriage thinking that it will bring them fulfillment. The article explains that while your marriage is not meant to fulfil you, it is supposed to point you to the greater marriage that will satisfy you.
What kind of friends do you prefer to have? This article argues that true friends will confront sin when they see you committing it.
How are you saved? Many people miss seeing Christ as the basis for our salvation and the fountain from which we draw for our moral life. This article reflects on two ways you can misunderstand the gospel, and explains the only way to get it right.
What informs your New Year’s resolutions? The article discusses how the gospel should affect your New Year’s hopes and fears.
What good does the death of Christ on the cross provide for you? This article provides four benefits.
Does God want to be with you? This article explains that the desire of God is indeed to be with his people, and he has fulfilled this desire through his Son.
Do the words of Scripture have a definite meaning that can be read and discerned? While our sinful nature can hinder a proper understanding of the Bible, this article makes clear that we can achieve a right understanding. The author points to the Lord Jesus' use of Scripture to support his position.
Christ's saving work in overcoming the enemy was accomplished through Christ himself being overcome. This article explains that we should reflect in our own lives this paradoxical pattern of the Lord's life, where we overcome through faith while suffering. For God causes all things to work together for our good.
This article points to Ephesians 1:3-14 as a particularly rich way of telling the story of the Bible, and of the life of the believer—his past, present, and future.
There are many great Christmas hymns and carols we sing at Christmas that speak about the incarnation of Jesus. The marvellous truths in these Christmas hymns should lead us to adoration of God with glad hearts. The article mentions seven magnificent lines from Christmas hymns you probably have never heard before.
What is the big deal about Christmas? The article discusses what God has done in history that makes the church celebrate Christmas the way we do.
The Bible tells us that God is with us, in the world, through Christ. The gospel also teaches us that God pursues us. The article discusses how you can know that God wants to be with us.
This article considers how the story of Christmas reveals the power of God.
What is the reason for the incarnation? This article lists four problems that the incarnation of the Son of God solves.
The article describes two devout persons in the Bible, Simeon and Anna (Luke 2:22-38). Simeon is seen by the Lord as a righteous and devout man till he was old. Anna was an elderly widow who worshipped the Lord unceasingly. Both these Christians provide an example of faith in Christ for us.
What motivates the choices you make? Many people are driven by fear of shame and a need for approval. This article shows from Luke 1, particularly the account of Elizabeth, that in Christ your shame is taken away and replaced with peace.
Do you want to know how to confess your sins to God? This article discusses four ways.
Are you suffering from depression? The article shares an experience of a Christian who experienced depression, in order to be of assistance to you during your struggle.
A Christian should not make the mistake of assuming outward goodness proves that the gospel has taken root. This article explains that the Christian life is a long-distance race, and that we desperately need God's grace every day to persevere to the end.
The article raises the topic of the idolatry of consumerism, and why it will never bring you happiness.
The Scriptures teach that God works all things and circumstances for our good. The article briefly discusses four Scripture passages to show the providence of God working in the lives of his people (Psalm 17; Psalm 22; Psalm 38:2-3; Psalm 43).
"Sexual sin" usually refers to sinful behavior outside marriage. But can sex within marriage also be sinful? This article describes three ways in which sex can be harmful in marriage.
Was John the Baptist or his disciples disillusioned with Jesus? Are you ever impatient with the progress of the gospel in the world or the seeming ineffectiveness of the church? The article provides an exposition of Matthew 11:2-4, and from there it encourages you to trust Jesus to use the means of grace to change the world.
How does the death of Christ shape Christianity? This article explains three ways in which Christ's death affects your Christian life.
Do you believe that Jesus is God? The Scriptures teach that God revealed himself through Jesus Christ and accomplished all his promises in him. The article discusses two passages that prove that Jesus is God (Isaiah 45:5-7; 1 Corinthians 8:3-6).
Does God bless you because of hard work or good behaviour? Many people think that they should work hard so that God will reward them with what they deserve. The Bible teaches that what God gives is not due to merit, but to his grace in Christ.
What does it mean to be in Christ? This article raises a few important questions to help you understand the significance of this doctrine of union with Christ.
Do you pray faithfully? Many Christians struggle to maintain a consistent prayer life. The article discusses five things that can help you grow and be more effective in prayer.
Many clam to be spiritual but follow their own course rather than God’s regulated way. This article considers what it is to be spiritual, that one heeds the Ten Commandments the Lord has given.
Does God say anything about sex in the Scriptures? The article describes four things the Lord teaches on the matter.
Many people think the best way to deal with fear is to avoid danger. This article says the best way to rid yourself of fear is to believe the promises of God.
What are the most important words you should know for your Christian life? The article describes the three most important words you should know: guilt, grace, and gratitude.
Many people do not associate doctrine with their everyday thinking and decision-making. The article discusses the importance of doctrine for our lives.
What does a biblical leader look like? This article discusses three important qualities that a loving leader needs to have.
This article discusses three points to help enhance our understanding of the crucifixion of Jesus: the world rejected him, the world misunderstood him, and the world did not defeat him.
Is it only the sin of lust that you commit when you look at pornography? There are several sins you are committing whenever you watch porn. The article mentions and briefly discusses eight sins.
Does God need his creation for his happiness? This article explains that God has life in and of himself (his aseity), and so he does not need us. It is precisely because God is free from creation that he is able to save sinners.
The Bible tells us that while Christ is not physically on earth, he makes his Spirit visible in the world through believers who exercise sacrificial love and hospitality, and through the preaching of the gospel and the administration of the sacraments.
This article provides ways in which you can share the love of God through hospitality, whether at home or at church.
Are you looking for ways that can help you study more of the Word of God? Our daily programs can be packed with activities, and we end up having little time to read the Bible. The article suggests at least five ways that can help improve your Bible reading in your busy weekly schedule.
The world in which we live is obsessed with healthy bodies, while it ignores caring for the health of the soul. The article discusses the vanity of focus only on our earthly bodies in contrast to the great gain that comes through healthy souls.
What does the ascension of Jesus have to do with our salvation? Read the article for a discussion on the significance of Christ's ascension for the salvation of the world.
Grandparents are to be a blessing to their grandchildren. This article provides four truths for grandparents to consider if they want to impact the lives of their grandchildren.
Many people make the mistake of allowing their hearts or emotions to guide them when studying the Word. This article argues that you must rather allow the transformed mind to lead your heart in your study of the Bible.
This article explains some of the cult-like aspects of social media, making clear that we do not need Facebook or Twitter. We were created for community, which we may ultimately enjoy in the church,