“What does the Bible say about peace?”……Peace is something everyone wants, yet few seem to find. What is peace? It can be defined as "tranquility, harmony, or security." Depending on the situation, it could mean "prosperity" or "well-being." Various forms of the wordpeaceare found 429 times in the King James Version of the Bible. There […]
“What is the peace that passes all understanding?”……InPhilippians 4:7we have a wonderful promise: "The peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." It is important to note the context of this promise, because that's where we find the condition: "Do not be anxious about anything, but […]
“What does the Bible say about finding peace of mind?”……Most people would define peace of mind as the absence of mental stress and anxiety. The expression "peace of mind" conjures up images of Buddha-like composure wherein calm, comfort and composure are so prevalent that nothing can disturb the one who has peace of mind. An […]
“How can I stop doubting Jesus?”……When wedoubtsomething, there is a sense of uncertainty, not knowing if the thing is true or false. The Bible likens this attitude to "double-mindedness" (James 1:6├ö├ç├┤8). Double-minded thinking results in a person's beliefs always changing, never coming to a determined conviction. A mind that constantly doubts Jesus and what He […]
“If you doubt your salvation, does that mean you are not truly saved?”……Everyone has occasional doubts. Whether or not you have doubts is not what determines whether you are a Christian. Even when a believer is faithless, God is faithful (2 Timothy 2:13). God wants us to be sure and confident of our salvation (Romans […]
“Doubting God – how can I overcome doubt in my relationship with God?”……Answer:There are two primary ways Christians can stop doubting God. The first is reading the Bible. In order to stop doubting, trust must be built. But it is hard to trust a stranger, or even an occasional acquaintance. When salvation occurs and the […]
“How can I avoid being a doubting Thomas?”……Answer:We should thank God for the example of “doubting Thomas”! The famous story of the disciple Thomas, whose name literally means "doubter," is recorded inJohn 20:24-29. All Christians suffer doubt at one time or another, but the example of doubting Thomas provides both instruction and encouragement.……After His crucifixion […]