“What does it mean that we are not to cause others to stumble?”……The concept of not causing others to stumble is found in Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8. In these chapters, Paul talks about personal convictions and our responsibility to our fellow believers in Christ. He highlights numerous topics over which believers have disagreements-food, […]

“What does the Bible say about commitment?”……Answer: There are numerous references in the Bible addressing the Christian's commitment in various aspects of lives: to our families, our neighbors, employers, the church, our health, and in all things we do and say (Ephesians 6:5Hebrews 10:251 Corinthians 6:19, 31). But the Bible also teaches that the chief […]

“How should Christians handle disputes (Matthew 18:15-17)?”……Christians have often turned to the principles of Matthew 18 for guidance in handling disputes. It reads, "If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will […]

“What does the Bible say about hospitality?”……Answer: Hospitality can be defined as "the quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way." In the New Testament, the Greek word translated "hospitality" literally means "love of strangers." Hospitality is a virtue which is both commanded and commended throughout Scripture. […]

“Is it wrong to feel disappointment with God?”……Disappointment with God is not necessarily wrong or sinful; rather, it is a part of the human condition. The word “disappointment” means “a feeling of dissatisfaction when one's hopes, desires, and expectations fail to come to pass.” When God somehow fails to satisfy our hopes or doesn't live […]

“What are practical ways to depend on God alone?”……Depending on God is basic to the Christian life. We trust in, or depend on, God for our salvation (Ephesians 2:8├ö├ç├┤9). We depend on God for wisdom (James 1:5). In fact, we depend on Godforeverything (Psalm 104:27) andineverything (Proverbs 3:5├ö├ç├┤6). The psalmist teaches the Lord's reliability with […]

Why are Christians encouraged to have daily devotions or quiet times? Daily devotions or quiet times are time spent each day dedicated to relating with God. When people speak of daily devotions, they are usually referring to a time of reading their Bible, doing a Bible study, or reading a devotional book ,accompanied by a […]