“How can we rely on the power of God?”……Answer: We often hear about God's power, of His greatness and how we can rely on it to get us through difficult trials such as a job loss, a sticky divorce, bankruptcy, hateful persecutions, sufferings through a debilitating illness or loss of a loved one. So, we […]
“How can I restore my soul?”……Answer: The only biblical passage that contains this phrase is Psalm 23:3: "He restores my soul." This is in the context of the Shepherd who leads His sheep to "green pastures," "quiet waters" and "paths of righteousness." As Christians, we are the sheep of God's pasture (Psalm 100:3), and only […]
“What does it mean that Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2)?”……Answer: Jesus is described as the author and perfecter, or finisher, of our faith in Hebrews 12:2. An author is an originator or creator, as of a theory or plan. The Greek word translated "author" in Hebrews 12:2 can also […]
Statement of faith:……Section 1: The Bible…We believe the Bible, comprised of the Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God (Matthew 5:18; 2 Timothy 3:16-17). In faith we hold the Bible to be inerrant in the original writings, God-breathed, and the complete and final authority for faith and practice […]
Justified–by Faith or Works? “Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the […]
Essential Truths of the Christian Faith Miracles ======== Sometimes when I play golf with friends at my course (which is marked by a high number of water hazards), I will hit a poor shot that heads for a lake and then skips across the surface to land safely on the other side. Because I am […]
Is faith marked by a positive mental attitude? Is having a positive attitude an indication of vibrant faith? In an effort to create an upbeat, optimistic and expectant atmosphere, Christians are sometimes taught to maintain a positive mental attitude. It is undoubtedly better to be positive, rather than negative. Above all, Christians have hope [Romans […]