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Does Abba Mean Daddy? It’s unlikely. But does that mean it’s impermissible to use that term for God?
Do you ever struggle wrestling with the guilt of your sins after repenting of them? Here is some help with how to feel forgiven by God.
The reason why Satan wants to tempt us may not be the reason you are thinking; the consequences may be unimaginably worse.
The Great Flood is a well-known account in the Bible. Here are 3 hidden details in the flood of Noah you may have never heard.
I try my best to live a life praising God even throughout what is presumed to be the bad things in life; praising God in the storm. Let me tell you why.
Just when you think God has abandoned you, take heart. Your temporary trouble is designed to bring about a beautiful ending.
Jesus teaches us that we should be storing treasures in Heaven, rather than here on earth. What does that mean?
Putting Jesus in charge of our lives is key to having a vital Christian faith. We can’t do it on our own strength; we must abide with Christ.
Followers of Christ don’t have to fear they have committed the sin that leads to death. Here’s what should concern them more.
Not everyone who claims to follow Christ does. Therefore, we must uplift the true body of Christ, always guarding against divisiveness.
As Christians, we have the mind of Christ. That means we can know and understand God deeply and intimately.
When we elevate our view of the requirements of our faith over loving as Christ commands, we are putting religion over righteousness.
Living free from the power of sin is what it means to be alive with Christ. So why do some believers struggle to live this truth?
To be a blessing to God, we must walk with Him in gratitude, dependency, and love, acknowledging our need for repentance.
As followers of Christ, we need to show discernment when we begin getting too routine in our faith, or risk becoming religious hypocrites.
It can be painful to go through times when God seems silent. But if we endure, we will discover that God grows us through silence.
We see God named many times in the Bible, but where does God reveal His name? The one He calls His eternal name?
Victory over the flesh should be an expectation of every maturing Christian. Christ has already done His part; what part do we play?
If Christians follow Christ under the New Covenant, then why read the Old Testament? There are actually many good reasons.
When it comes to your faith, don’t focus on the mountaintop experience. Become attuned instead to intimacy with Christ and fellow believers.
God cares for you, follower of Christ. Sometimes the way God shows this is to answer simple prayers in amazing ways.
If we are redeemed under the New Covenant, do Christians obey the 10 Commandments, or not? What’s the answer?
When we join the family of God, we are united in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we need to serve, honor, and love each other in a radical way.
As a Christian, you are expected to be living for Christ instead of yourself. So, what does it take to set aside one’s own desires and live for Him?
God does not refuse us His presence. When God invites us to His throne, we know we can enter any time, and be lovingly welcomed.
The Secret of holy living is to fully surrender to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It is not possible to achieve holy living on our own.
Christian Fellowship is one of the ways we abide with Christ. Today we look at 11 ways Christians fellowship together to our mutual benefit.
God’s love validates His justice. God in His holiness must judge sin, but only does so after all avenues of His love are exhausted.
There were several important reasons Jesus taught in parables. Chiefly, they help those who listen to Jesus gain knowledge about His kingdom.
Who will pray on your behalf every single day, without you even having to ask? The best prayer partner ever, God.
There are several good reasons to memorize Bible verses, directly and positively impacting our daily lives.
A vital prayer life is essential to our discipleship journey with Christ. He knows this, so Jesus teaches us to pray in ways that please the Father.
Jesus is the only person who lived a sinless life on earth despite dealing with all the same temptations as us. Jesus resisted temptation, and perfectly.
The importance of abiding with Christ is shown in the story of Mary and Martha. Abiding is the best work one of Jesus’ disciples can be about.
Following healthy spiritual disciplines is the secret to discipleship. This is what prepares us to have fruitful, victorious faith walks.
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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