God versus religion

It’s Over

I was trying to say that certain things are over before you realize it, before anybody realizes it ...

Is the Holy Spirit the Spirit of the Father or the Spirit of the Son

Who is the Holy Spirit? Is He the Spirit of the Father? Or maybe the Spirit of the Son? Does it matter? And is it "who" or "what"? So many questions! And it's tempting to just ignore them. Or assume they don't really matter. Just call it/him the Spirit of ...

A look at ourselves

Whoever loves God must also love his brother and sister

Whoever loves God must also love his brother and sister. That's not from me. It's from the Bible. Certainly, non-Christians might feel no obligation to obey it. But if we're Christian, it's not a suggestion. It's not just a "nice" thing to think about. It's a command! And there aren't any ...

Questions to ask ourselves The Bible and "Real Life"

How evil will we become before Jesus returns?

How evil will we become before Jesus returns? The Bible says our thoughts are only evil all the time. And it sounds bad. And yet, it's generic. But when we get right down to the kinds of evil we perpetrate and even pass laws to allow them to continue, I ...

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How evil will we become before Jesus returns? is reflective in nature. Here are the key points:
Reflective Nature: The author contemplates the state of Christianity and personal attitudes towards evil, reflecting on how these align with biblical teachings.
Personal Inquiry: Questions are raised about the level of evil in society and how it relates to the return of Jesus, prompting introspection and self-examination.
Biblical References: The text references the Book of Revelation, discussing the seven bowls of God’s wrath and their implications for humanity.
Moral Challenge: It challenges readers to consider their own values and actions, especially regarding controversial topics like gun ownership, in the context of Christian faith.

Is God Still Here & Does He Still Care

Tears of God

Tears of God? I can't imagine there's even one second when someone isn't doing something to make God cry. Maybe someone who hasn't been saved - dies - and is forever lost. Could be someone who hasn't been saved yet - but will be. Or someone who has been saved ...

Artisanal Bible Study

What’s The Significance Of Yeast In The Bible?

What's The Significance Of Yeast In The Bible? Sometimes the Bible uses yeast for exactly what it is. It makes baked goods, like bread, rise. But sometimes we read about old yeast. There are implications of good yeast and bad yeast, But what if you don't really know much, if ...

The problem of ...

The problem of “Receive the Holy Spirit”

And with that he breathed on them and said, Receive the Holy Spirit. This verse is from John 20:22. Yes - John's Gospel. This is one of those verses that just makes you want to ask, "What is going on here? Didn't that happen later? Wasn't that in Acts? On Pentecost?" ...