Have you ever felt there must be something more? Something beyond merely existing? The following are some straightforward accounts that offer opinions about real life and God’s role in it. More to Life: Fulfilment   [by John G.] Maybe you’ve heard about the guy whose life goal was to climb a certain mountain. When he finally […]

What is the meaning of the cross?……Simply put, the meaning of the cross is death. In ancient times (i.e., from about the 6th century BC until the 4th century AD), the cross was an instrument of death by the most torturous and painful of ways. Crucifixion, which comes from the Latin “to fix to a […]

“What were the seven last words of Jesus Christ on the cross and what do they mean?”……Answer: The seven statements that Jesus Christ made on the cross were (not in any particular order):……(1) Matthew 27:46 tells us that about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which means, […]

“What is the meaning of life?”……What is the meaning of life? How can purpose, fulfillment, and satisfaction in life be found? How can something of lasting significance be achieved? So many people have never stopped to consider these important questions. They look back years later and wonder why their relationships have fallen apart and why […]

“What does the Bible say about spiritual warfare?”……Answer: There are two primary errors when it comes to spiritual warfare—over-emphasis and under-emphasis. Some blame every sin, every conflict, and every problem on demons that need to be cast out. Others completely ignore the spiritual realm and the fact that the Bible tells us our battle is […]

“What does it mean to receive a double portion?”……Six times in the Bible, specific reference is made to a “double portion.” When someone receives a double portion, he gets a gift twice as much as that given to others.……The concept of the double portion is first mentioned in the Law of Moses: “But he shall […]

“What does it mean to have left your first love (Revelation 2:4)?”……Revelation 2:1-7 is an account of Jesus’ message to the church in Ephesus, the first of seven exhortations to various churches in the Roman Empire. Ephesus had some unique challenges for a Christ-follower in that it was home to the Emperor’s cult and the […]