Reasons to believe in Jesus Christ
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”— Genesis 1:1 “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!”— Isaiah 6:3 If you’re honestly searching for truth, you can’t start with yourself. You must start with God. Part 1 asked: Can we really know the truth?Part…
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” — Romans 3:23 Many people are willing to hear the good news of the gospel, but far fewer are willing to face the bad news that makes the good news necessary. Scripture is clear: God’s standard is not “try harder,” “be sincere,” or…
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“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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“Our God is in the heavens;he does all that he pleases.“(Psalm 115:3, ESV) We live with the illusion of control. We plan our days, manage our calendars, secure our futures. We believe that if we work hard enough, think smart enough, and prepare well enough, we can steer our lives in the direction we choose….
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“The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious,slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness,keeping steadfast love for thousands,forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin.”(Exodus 34:6–7, ESV) We live in a world that rewards strength, success, and self-sufficiency. Weakness is despised. Failure is mocked. Neediness is hidden. But the God of the Bible…
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“The Rock, his work is perfect,for all his ways are justice.A God of faithfulness and without iniquity,just and upright is he.”(Deuteronomy 32:4, ESV) Our world is full of unfinished stories—abuse covered up, corruption rewarded, victims unheard, the guilty walking free. A child trafficker gets rich. A dictator dies peacefully in his sleep. A bully thrives…
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“Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.”(1 John 4:8, ESV) “God loves you.” We say it often. It’s printed on mugs, bumper stickers, and social media posts. Yet for many, those three words feel thin—too small to carry the weight of real pain, guilt, and doubt. Biblically, God’s love…
“Who among the gods is like you, LORD?Who is like you—majestic in holiness,awesome in glory, working wonders?”(Exodus 15:11, NIV) When Scripture begins to describe God, one attribute rises again and again to the surface: holiness. God is holy in His power, His purity, His love, and His judgments. Holiness is not one attribute among many;…
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