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The Importance of Accurate Reading Effectively communicating our message, we must consider the importance of appropriate pauses. This is true if we are giving a sermon on Sunday or if we are witnessing in our community. If we do not pause, we can sound like we are babbling on instead of expressing the well thought... Continue Reading →
Jesus commanded his followers, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations … teaching them.” (Matt 28:19-20) “Mission often involves sending individuals and groups, called "missionaries", to foreign countries and to places in their homeland for the purpose of proselytism (conversion to Christianity, or from one Christian tradition to another). This involves evangelism (preaching a set of beliefs for... Continue Reading →
Jesus was the greatest human teacher to ever live because his knowledge was beyond what any human could possibly attain. Believers have much that we can learn from him as we seek to effectively communicate the Word of God. One of the most important aspects of being a good teacher is simply being known as... Continue Reading →
The Bible difficulty here is that the Bible says that for one to receive salvation, they must “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” (Ac 16:31)
The Bible difficulty is this: James is saying that the law of God brings liberty into the Christian life, while the apostle Paul says that the Law of Moses is “bearing children into slavery. (Gal. 4:24) Thus, James’ words seem to be at odds with the apostle Paul. Continue Reading →
The problem is this: Jesus said for us to pray, “do not lead us into temptation.” (Matt. 6:13) The apostle James tells us, “he [i.e., God] himself tempts no one.” Yet, the Bible says, “God tempted Abraham” (Gen. 22:1, KJV), also rendered, “God tested Abraham” (Gen. 22:1, ESV, NASB, CSB, LEB, and others) Whenever any... Continue Reading →
Evangelism spreads Christianity especially through sharing God’s Word, with the objective of converting a non-Christian to faith in Jesus Christ. While this title takes liberties with Matthew 24:14, there is little doubt that this verse of “throughout the whole world” can be accomplished one community at a time, starting with the one where the reader... Continue Reading →
One would have thought technology would free up more time, but it has only been used to get more done, not allow the believer to have more time for Christian activities. As a Christian, one should have a regular personal Bible study, as well as one with the family, in addition to the one attended... Continue Reading →
Matthew 13:37-39 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 37 He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man, 38 and the field is the world; and as for the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; and the tares are the sons of the wicked one; 39 and the enemy who sowed them... Continue Reading →
Certainly, Christian parents would agree about the difficulties of teaching children. However, this will be the most important aspect of the Great Commission as parents. Children will be the parents’ most important students. Therefore, when one’s children freely choose God, it makes the time and effort eternally worthwhile. Psalm 78:7 Updated American Standard Version (UASV)... Continue Reading →
