Reasons to believe in Jesus Christ
Series: True Church vs. Counterfeit Churches (Select from the Series) Series Recap: We are testing different religious movements against Scripture. The Goal: To recognize when “Christian” language is used to teach a different gospel. Of all the “counterfeits” we have studied, the Prosperity Gospel (also known as the “Word of Faith” movement or “Health and…
There are certain truths in Scripture that, at first glance, can feel intimidating. Words like election, predestination, and sovereignty often spark intense theological debates. But what if these concepts weren’t meant to cause division or anxiety? What if, instead, they were designed by God to be the very bedrock of our assurance, security, and ultimate…
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Throughout the Bible, “the blood of the Lamb” stands at the very center of God’s saving work. From the first pages of Scripture to the last, God teaches His people this simple but profound truth: We are saved not by our goodness, but by the blood of a Substitute. In the New Testament, that Substitute…
And What Near Death Experiences Can Tell Us We all wonder about it. From the time we are young, looking up at the night sky, to the quiet moments when we lose someone we love, the question echoes in the human heart: What happens next? What is heaven really like? For decades, popular culture has…
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In a world overflowing with noise, countless opinions, and relentless distractions, the ability to truly listen to God can feel like a lost art. Yet Scripture reminds us that God still speaks, and His people can still hear His voice. Jesus declared, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me”…
Hell is not a comfortable topic, but it is a deeply biblical one—and one that love compels us to face. If eternity is real, then there is nothing more urgent than understanding what God has said about it and responding while there is still time. This post has two parts: Scripture is the final authority…
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True Church vs. Counterfeit Churches – Series Part 1: The Bible’s Tests for a True Church Many groups today claim the name of Christ. They use Christian words, read from the Bible, and talk about “faith,” “grace,” and “salvation.” Yet Scripture warns that not everyone who speaks in Christ’s name teaches Christ’s truth. “Beware of…
“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!”(Psalm 34:8, ESV) The fundamental question of the human heart is not “Does God exist?” but “Is God good?” This question echoes through every hardship, every disappointment, every unanswered prayer: The answer to this question shapes everything—how we pray,…
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“Where shall I go from your Spirit?Or where shall I flee from your presence?If I ascend to heaven, you are there!If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!”(Psalm 139:7–8, ESV) We live in a culture of distance. We move away from family for jobs. We scroll through curated lives on screens instead of…
“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;his mercies never come to an end;they are new every morning;great is your faithfulness.“(Lamentations 3:22–23, ESV) We live in a world of broken promises. We’ve all been let down. And many of us have let others down too. In a culture where “maybe” means “probably not” and “I’ll…
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