Topical Templates
19 - Christian friends
When we receive Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord, we begin a new journey in life. The Bible says that we are “born again” spiritually and that we are a “new creation,” and that the old things have passed away. The beginning steps of this journey…
20 - Other religions; Don't they all point to God?
Many religions claim to offer an explanation of the world, and show the way to God. However, without divine intervention and revelation, finite man’s attempts to know and describe the infinite will always fall short. Followers of Jesus believe that…
21 - Names of God
Have you ever had someone call you by the wrong name? Even though it may seem like a minor mistake, it bothers us, because great meaning and significance—and even power—is held in a name. This is true, and even more so with the name of God. In the…
22 - Obedience
Different people are "wired" to receive love in various ways, in what has been described by one author as a "love language:" For some, it is physical touch; for others, kind words; gifts; acts of service; or quality time. God has a love language too…
23 - Why did God allow this to happen?
First, we must remember that our hope is not in this life:". . . And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world. But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. . . . For Christ must reign until…
24 - How do I trust God if He won't protect me/my children?
Just as Jesus overcame the world, it is His intention that we "overcome the world" and become victorious:"I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have…
25 - Believers struggling with pain
For believers there is hope beyond the grave:“And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. (1 Th. 4:13)” For believers, there is fellowsh…
26 - What about those who victimize innocent people?
God takes personally offenses against His people:"...Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers... He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?” (Acts 9:…
27 - Does someone who commits Suicide go to Hell?
Suicide is the sin of “self-murder.” But it, nor any other sin, is not what decides whether or not we go to Heaven. That is decided ONLY by our relationship with Jesus Christ. If a person does not have a relationship with Jesus, he will go to hell…