How can I develop an eternal perspective ? If we are looking for the personification of an eternal perspective, we need look no further than our lord and savior Jesus Christ . He immersed himself in Scripture, sacrificed himself for the needs of others, and treasured fellowship with His heavenly Father . Like the Master, […]

“What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?”……There are five heavenly crowns mentioned in the New Testament that will be awarded to believers. They are the imperishable crown, the crown of rejoicing, the crown of righteousness, the crown of glory, and the crown of life. The Greek word translated "crown" is stephanos […]

Everyone has a “God-shaped hole”……The "God-shaped hole" concept states that every person has a void in his soul/spirit/life that can only be filled by God. The "God-shaped hole" is the innate longing of the human heart for something outside itself, something transcendent, something "other." Ecclesiastes 3:11"He has also set eternity in the hearts of men…". […]

“How does the Bible define success?”……Answer: When King David was about to die, he gave his son, Solomon, the following advice: "Do what the LORD your God commands and follow his teachings. Obey everything written in the Law of Moses. Then you will be a success, no matter what you do or where you go" […]

“If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?”……The apostle Paul answered a very similar question in Romans 6:1-2, "What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any […]

“Is Romans 7:14-25 describing a believer or an unbeliever?”……Answer: Romans 7:14-25 is a passage that has caused some confusion among Bible students because of the strong language Paul uses to describe himself. How can the greatest of the Apostles characterize himself, and by extension, all Christians, as "unspiritual," a "slave to sin" and a "prisoner […]

“Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?”……Answer: “I’m basically a good person, so I’ll go to heaven.” “OK, so I do some bad things, but I do more good things, so I’ll go to heaven.” “God won’t send me to hell just because I don’t live by the Bible. Times have changed!” “Only really bad […]