Featured Snippet: Bible prophecy reveals that God is actively working out His purpose in human history. Christians should study prophecy because it strengthens faith, encourages repentance and righteous living, helps us understand the times, and prepares us spiritually for the return of Jesus Christ and the coming Kingdom of God. For many people, the words … Read more
How should a Christian pray? The Bible teaches Christians to pray to God the Father through Jesus Christ, approaching Him with reverence, faith, thanksgiving, repentance, and confidence. Jesus gave a pattern for prayer in Matthew 6:9–13 that includes honoring God, seeking His Kingdom and will, asking for daily needs and forgiveness, forgiving others, and requesting … Read more
Which Old Testament laws should Christians obey today? God’s moral law—including the Ten Commandments—continues to define righteous conduct for Christians. The sacrificial system pointed forward to Jesus Christ and was fulfilled by His sacrifice, while many civil laws governed ancient Israel as a nation. The principles throughout God’s law, however, remain valuable instruction for Christians … Read more
Salvation is God’s free gift through Jesus Christ and cannot be earned by human obedience. However, the Bible teaches that Christians obey God’s commandments because they love God, have received His grace, and desire to follow Jesus Christ. Obedience is the evidence of genuine faith—not the means of earning salvation. One of the greatest misunderstandings … Read more
What does it mean to be holy?To be holy means to be set apart for God and to reflect His character through a life of obedience, repentance, and faith. The Bible teaches that all of God’s people are called to pursue holiness because God Himself is holy (Leviticus 19:2; 1 Peter 1:15–16). Throughout the Bible, … Read more
Being led by the Holy Spirit means allowing God’s power and presence to guide your thoughts, actions, and decisions in obedience to His Word. According to the Bible, those led by the Spirit produce spiritual fruit, reject sin, and walk in alignment with God’s truth (Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:16). A Common Phrase Many Christians say, … Read more
Many today present Jesus as a gentle, non-confrontational teacher who only encourages and affirms. However, the Bible reveals a very different picture. Jesus boldly confronted sin, rebuked hypocrisy, and spoke hard truths that often made people uncomfortable. He was not merely “nice”—He was holy, righteous, and just. His mission was not to make people comfortable, … Read more
Romans 14: What Did Paul Really Mean? Romans 14:14 is often quoted to support the idea that Christians can eat anything, including meats the Bible identifies as unclean. But when examined carefully in context—and with attention to the original language—this verse reveals a very different meaning. To understand it properly, we must ask an important … Read more
A Biblical Explanation What does it mean to do the will of God?Doing the will of God means living in obedience to His commandments, following Jesus Christ, and allowing God’s Spirit to guide your thoughts, choices, and actions. The Bible teaches that God’s will includes repentance, faith, spiritual growth, and seeking His Kingdom first (Matthew … Read more