“To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another, the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another the gifts of healing by one Spirit, to... Continue Reading →
Is Jesus Really the Only Way to Heaven?
I heard a story about a Buddhist and a Hindu discussing religious topics. They both agreed they were on different paths but would end up at the same destination on top of the mountain—the place they allegorized as a god. All they had to do was be faithful to their own religion and do enough... Continue Reading →
What Does the Bible Say About the Trinity?
The Triune God eternally exists in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It’s important to emphasize that Christians do not believe in tri-theism or three Gods that are of equal power. As Deuteronomy 6:4 states, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” Other heresies that must be avoided are modalism (claims... Continue Reading →
Having a Thankful Heart in Difficult Circumstances
Imagine that you had just built a playground for your grandson. You spent thousands of dollars on it, invested countless hours sweating over the correct dimensions, architectural design, and hammering all the pieces together. Upon completion, you eagerly take your grandson into the back yard to show him his new surprise. He screams with... Continue Reading →
Dear Christian, Don’t Waste Your Life
"Our continual mistake is that we do not concentrate upon the present day; the actual hour of our life. We live in the past or future, we are continually expecting the coming of some special hour when our life shall unfold itself in its significance. And we do not observe that life is flowing like... Continue Reading →
Principles of Spiritual Leadership In The Modern World
President Harry S. Truman once said: "A leader is a person who has the ability to get others to do what they don't want to do, and like it." This is a difficult task. As sinners saved by grace, we have a natural propensity towards self-centeredness and therefore don't like being told what to do.... Continue Reading →
What Are the 4 Basic Questions of A Worldview?
Religious or not, humans have a natural inclination to interpret reality. This is called their worldview. One's worldview is important because it answers the 4 basic questions concerning life: What is ultimate reality? What is a human being? What happens to a person at death? How do we know right from wrong? In this article, I... Continue Reading →