This announcement just came out – with the news that Qureshi has died: Qureshi, a Muslim convert to Christianity who previously served with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, passed away at 34 after a year-long battle with stomach cancer. He received the cancer diagnosis on August 24, 2016 – eleven years from the very day he […]
Being Great
What does the Bible say about being “great”? Jesus was great! And we are to be like Jesus! What are the biblical principles that should guide all Christians in their quest to be “great”? The definition of “great”: excellently; very well; of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average. (Source: The […]
Developing Character
It is great to look back on my life, examine myself, and see the progress I have made in developing my ” self “. I can see my character develop over the years. So glad it has! The good is increasing. Yes!! (2 Peter 1: verse 8) And the bad is on the decline (Hebrews […]
All or Nothing
Are you sold-out to Jesus, totally “in”, totally “down with that”? Or… is there a lot of you NOT? Are you double-minded? Jesus Himself said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as […]
Going the right way
Are you going the right way in life? It is so easy to get lost. So many twists and turns and opportunities to deviate from where you really want to go. Where are you headed? You know, it’s never too late to turn around, and get back on the right road. The road to useless […]
Jesus – More Than A Mere Man
Jesus was not just a mere man. He did amazing miracles no man has ever done, and He came back to life after being put to death by Roman soldiers. He came back alive – something no man has ever done. What kind of normal person could have done what Jesus accomplished? Not possible. So […]
Prayer in the Bible
1 Peter 5:6-7 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. “…one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples.” 2 And He […]
Maturing in the Faith
Want to be better, do better, and please Creator God more as a born again believer? Apply 2 Peter 1:1-11 to your daily living: “To those who have received a faith of the same [b]kind as ours, [c]by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in […]
Pray Biblically
What does the Bible teach us about prayer? We are taught to pray humbly to God the Father for whatever our need may be, in faith believing that He loves us like a father loves his child, and He will answer according to His will, according to what is best for us. How did Jesus […]
Our Perspective in the USA
– Anonymous Quote in reference to the Charlottesville violence – by both sides, violent white supremists and violent protesters against their racism… How ’bout this perspective – for us in the USA today? Maybe we all should try greeting each other in love? If you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than […]
Signs of Judgement
“The sun will be turned into darkness And the moon into blood Before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes.” – Joel 2:31 29 “But immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from [r]the sky, and […]
God is able to keep you from stumbling
If you are not born again – well then, you have to keep on sinning. It’s your nature. Still. But, if you have been saved, then you are a brand new creation. You have been changed, and the Bible says you do not have to sin! He empowers us to refuse sin. He “…is able […]
Hell’s Quotes
The devil, as a master of deceit, does everything he can to keep people from believing in the existence of a hell; but hell is a literal state of existence that will be the plight of all those who reject the Lord Jesus Christ. ― TIM LAHAYE, Revelation Unveiled The greatest misconception about hell […]
Hell in the Bible
Why hell… it comes from a judicial sentence of condemnation by God for those who reject Him (Satan, demons, unsaved humans) References to… the second death, eternal punishment, outer darkness, pits of darkness, chains of darkness, my bed in the darkness, lake of fire, unquenchable fire, fiery hell, the nether world, Sheol, Gehenna, Hades What […]
No Tolerance for Error
God is not sloppy nor wishy-washy. God is not a slacker with low standards. God is not… lackadaisical, namby-pamby, banal, bland, inane, milk-and-water, vapid, milk-toast, enervated, languid, listless, spiritless neither one thing nor the other (-Babylon) God is very sure of Himself! After all – who else is there like he? He is the One […]
Jesus Predicted His Death and Resurrection
Luke 18:31-34 31 Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things which are written through the prophets about the Son of Man will be accomplished. 32 For He will be [i]handed over to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and mistreated and spit upon, 33 and […]
Looking For Loopholes
…not believing in Jesus – it’s so easy What loopholes have you found? Those convincing arguments that keep you from following Jesus – they’re so easy, are they not? Where do you start, in this quest to justify yourself? What do you say to yourself and others, to convince yourself in your philosophy of life? […]
My Heinous Heinous Ways
“Here’s a word you can take to heart and depend on: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. I’m proof—Public Sinner Number One— of someone who could never have made it apart from sheer mercy. And now he shows me off—evidence of his endless patience— to those who are right on the edge […]
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
The following Bible verses share the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ… The Gospel of Jesus Christ “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. – John 3:16 “Believe in the Lord Jesus [as […]
Imagine You, the Perfect Person
Have you ever imagined “you” as the perfect person? Where every time, all the time, with anyone, anywhere – you never do living “wrong” – always act “just right” inside yourself and out, without fail respond lovingly, without hesitation forgive any slight, any wrong against you, wholly loving who you’re with (‘agape’ love)? Imagine You, […]
Pick a Sin – Any Sin
Okay, pick a sin. Any sin. The one that is “yours”. Scripture mentions “the sin which so easily entangles us” (- Hebrews 12:verse 1). What is yours? Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, […]
What will you do with Jesus?
What will you do with Jesus? Readings: The Christ, Jesus What Jesus Taught See If It’s True The Wonder of the Birth of God Proof for the Resurrection Are you in, or, are you out? Jesus Saved Me Ambassadors If I Were a Jew Understanding Jesus What Jesus Thinks Jesus Only Always For All Times […]
My Creation
It took nine months, but finally I slipped out, kicking and screaming, into the world. A new creation of God. My creation was birthed on March 31st. The end is yet to come. Go back a bit more in time to Genesis 1. There the Bible shares that God created the heavens and earth and […]
Who Do You Believe?
The World – or – God Your Way – or – God’s Way (A) Belief in God’s creation – versus – (B) Belief in Common worldviews 1. Creation The World: God did not create me. God does not have a plan for my life. So I can create myself my own way. God: God did create […]
Timeless Infinite Continuum
God’s Timeless Infinite Continuum Don’t you just hate it when you run out of time? You’re right in the middle of something – and suddenly, time’s up! You’re sitting at a signal rushing to send the text – and suddenly the light turns green. Gotta’ go now! The dinner party is so fine, but it’s […]
Right on Time
Verses in the Bible – about Time: Introduction to Time Romans 15:4 For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Isaiah 49:8 “In a favorable time I have answered You, 1 Peter 1:5 who are protected by […]
His Plan of Immortality
We are immortal. From the very beginning, before the creation of the universe and earth and mankind – God planned for mankind to be immortal. Adam and Eve were created immortal, but because of sin — death became the norm. But we all will be “resurrected” and brought before God – to restart our immortality. […]
A God Damn
“Come now, and let us reason together” – Isaiah 1:18 Have you ever tried to grasp the deep intensity of God’s feelings against your sin? Do you know how much He hates sin? Sin is: anything done contrary to God’s will. And His will is made quite clear by God in the Bible. His […]
Baptism in the Bible
About Baptism: 1. Baptism was commanded by Christ: Matthew 28:18-20. (Also read passage in the list below: Major Passages on Baptism) 2. Baptism is done in His name. It is to be done “in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit“: Matthew 28:18-20. 3. Baptism does not save you. Baptism […]
Being Who We Are
It is quite sobering to read the Bible and realize who we are, here on earth. We earthly creatures are born under God’s judgement. Unworthy of Him, we have been condemned to an eternity without Him. It will be life without God, forever. You can choose life with God, or you can choose life totally […]
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