Regarding communion, what is a core difference between Evangelical Protestants and Roman Catholics?
“The Antichrist” and “The Man of Lawlessness” are two names for the same person who will be everything that is the very opposite of our Lord Jesus Christ, hence Antichrist.
That was the thing that had kept him from Christ for some time because he believed that he had blasphemed the Holy Spirit and committed this sin that was unpardonable. Certainly, Christians have been haunted by these words of Jesus in the gospels.
The Gospel shows us that while we can't forget the past, we can stop revisiting it, allowing God's grace to free us and help us extend forgiveness to others.
In fulfilling the promise to Abraham, that fulfillment comes as it turns out in stages. In establishing the covenant now with Israel, what we call the Mosaic covenant, once again, the terms of the relationship are set.
The Bible uses very graphic images of hell. Burning. Flames. Darkness. What do we do with that imagery? Sometimes the question is, “Is that literal, or metaphorical, or something else?
If somebody is not sure whether they're a Christian or not, in some sense, that's a good thing to ask themselves. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 13:5 to test yourselves and see whether or not you're in the faith.
At its heart, the lottery is gambling or coveting something that is not yours. But if you even back up and think about it a little bit, it is so much more about stewardship and how to handle finances.
The armor of God is an illustration in the Bible that reminds Christians about the reality of spiritual battle and describes the protection available to them. Each piece of armor has a distinct purpose and means of defense against temptation and evil.
Whether walking in the sun, drinking water, or having coffee with a friend, do something today to care for yourself—body, mind, and spirit. How are you caring for your temple today?
We must remind our kids that they are masters of themselves. It seems obvious, but children do need to be told that they can control their reactions. Here are some ways parents can guide their children’s development of self-control.
Living fully committed to God’s will makes our prayers powerful and effective.
When we start talking about fairness, we're talking about what's just and what's right. And God is just, and he'll absolutely do what's right in every case.
A study was done where participants were asked to write down all the things they were worried about, and in the end, 85% of what they wrote down never happened. And for the stuff that did happen, it didn't actually turn out as badly as they'd made it out to be.
How does the promise to Abraham affect all men? Well, it points directly to Jesus Christ. Jesus said Himself, "Come unto me all ye who are weary and heavy laden," speaking not just to the Jews, but to all men.
