Why Do Christians Say “Amen”?
Several verses in the Bible command Christians to pray. Matthew 6:5-8 instructs Christians to pray unhypocritically and without any ulterior motives. First Thessalonians 5:16-18 commands us to pray constantly and with thanksgiving in all situations. Jesus modeled for us the appropriate way to pray in…
How do We Know the Bible is True?
We live in a world where truth is hard to define. Some people believe that truth is in the heart of the beholder. They say things like “your truth” and “my truth” instead of “the truth.” And they truly believe that truth is a matter…
Can Christians Divorce and Remarry?
In the United States, about 40 to 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce, and subsequent marriages have even higher divorce rates. These trends hold true for Christians and non-Christians alike. But what is the biblical stance on marriage and divorce? Can Christians divorce…
Is Heaven a Real Place?
The word “heaven” appears almost 500 times in the English Standard Version of the Bible (492 times to be exact). Sometimes, it is used as a synonym for sky. Sometimes, it is used to describe the place where God resides. And sometimes, it is used…
Can You Be Gay and Christian?
God designed sex and marriage to communicate His gospel. The man leaves and cleaves. Likewise, Jesus left heaven. One man marries one woman. And Jesus is the Husband of the church. Husband and wife remain faithful to each other. In like manner, Jesus remains faithful…
Why Do Christians Fast?
Fasting is a spiritual practice that has been a part of worship for the people of God for many centuries. Biblical characters like Esther, Elijah, Daniel, Moses, and Hannah fasted in the Old Testament. Paul, Anna, Cornelius, Barnabas, and Jesus all fasted in the New…