God versus religion

In the beginning God created … (what? when?)

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. We kind of know what the earth is. But what is/are the heavens? And was the beginning really "The Beginning?" Or was it the beginning of something, rather than the beginning of everything? ...

Common questions

Who wrote Genesis? Why it matters what you think.
Wasn't it Moses?

Who wrote Genesis? Does it really matter who wrote Genesis? If you're not Jewish or Christian, maybe not to you. But if you are, it matters a whole lot ...

Questions to ask ourselves The Bible and "Real Life"

How come so many Christians don’t really know God?

It seems like a weird, even dumb, question. How come so many Christians don’t really know God? It's a very important question with a very disturbing answer. It's all too easy for Christians to not know God! The headline shocked me. 51% of Churchgoers Don’t Know of the Great Commission, ...

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How come so many Christians don’t really know God? is a Reflective Bible Study. Here’s a brief summary:
Reflective Nature: The page encourages introspection and self-examination among Christians regarding their understanding and commitment to God’s teachings.
Spiritual Journey: It uses the metaphor of a forest with various paths to represent the spiritual journey and the importance of choosing the right path with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Great Commission: It discusses the alarming statistic that many Christians are unaware of the Great Commission, emphasizing a gap in knowledge and practice of Jesus’ teachings.
True Belief: The page stresses the difference between mere belief and a life-transforming commitment to follow Jesus’ teachings, which is essential for truly knowing God.

Are we the good Samaritan? Or the robber? - illustrated by a homeless person sleeping on a bench in an alley full of graffiti while a young boy plays with his toys on the same bench.

Questions to ask ourselves The Bible and "Real Life"

Are we the good Samaritan? Or the robber?
We are one or the other

Are we the good Samaritan? Or the robber? We are all one or the other. There’s no saying that we’ve never been in the scenario Jesus painted. Because we’re in. Right now. Every. Single. one. of. us. Everyone! ...

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Are we the good Samaritan? Or the robber? is a reflective Bible study. Here’s a brief overview:
Reflective Nature: The page encourages readers to reflect on their own lives in the context of the Parable of the Good Samaritan, asking whether they are more like the Good Samaritan or the robber in their actions, especially in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on homelessness.
Personal Application: It prompts personal introspection about one’s actions during the pandemic, such as wearing masks and social distancing, and how these actions relate to the broader societal issues like homelessness.
Biblical Analysis: The study includes a detailed analysis of the Parable of the Good Samaritan from the Bible, linking it to contemporary issues and urging readers to consider their role in society.
Societal Context: It discusses the impact of COVID-19 on employment and homelessness, challenging readers to consider their responsibility towards others in light of Christian teachings.
The study uses the biblical text to encourage deep personal reflection and application to modern-day life and social issues.

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Free salvation – How can it cost nothing but ask for everything?

Free salvation through Jesus. It's a free gift, right? And all I have to do is believe. So then, how can it cost nothing but ask for everything? ...

"Free salvation – How can it cost nothing but ask for everything? discusses the concept of salvation in Christianity, using a metaphorical approach to explore the idea that salvation is a free gift that requires everything from the believer.
The study can be characterized as follows:"
Reflective: The page delves into personal reflections and experiences related to the concept of salvation in Christianity.
Topical: It discusses the topic of salvation as a gift from God, exploring various aspects and implications of this belief1.
Inductive: The study involves examining specific biblical passages to draw conclusions about the broader concept of salvation.
Application: It encourages readers to consider the cost and implications of discipleship in their own lives.
Overall, the page combines elements of reflective, topical, inductive, and application Bible study to explore the theme of salvation. It prompts readers to think deeply about their faith and the commitment it entails.

A look at ourselves

Jesus is my co-pilot?

Still want to be your own pilot? If not - like the earlier quote said - switch seats! ...

A look at ourselves

We say God’s taking care of that. Do we believe it?

... things happen. “Terrible” things happen. and then we turn to God. I even had that sign reminding me that He was there – and when that kind of thing comes up – He’s got it. But did I always remember that? ...

Stephen Hawking - paraphrase - even believers in predestiny look before crossing the street.

Predestiny versus Free Will The problem of ...

The problem of predestiny

While proponents of predestiny would say the difference between offered to all and accepted by some is because God predetermined who would accept - does that not mean God / Jesus lied when they said the offer was for all? ...

Don’t Be Like Jonah – Sura 68 Part 5

Do not be like (Jonah) who called from inside the fish. At the end of a very long and difficult revelation, Muhammad is told to not be like Jonah. What does this mean? Among other things, it obviously means that either Muhammad already knew the story of Jonah from the ...

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