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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Are God's promises for me?: 1 of 8

How do I know which of God's promises are for me? All of them. Let me explain why: sin entered the world through Adam and Eve's disobedience at the beginning of time (Genesis 3). From that time forth, everyone born into this world is a sinner. Now God could have left it that way. He could have just sent everyone to hell when...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture The Christian faith journey: 5 of 38

What should we place our faith in? In our church denominations? Our elders? The popular television ministries? Today prominent ministries, prominent preachers and denominations are being swayed by every wind of doctrine (Ephesians 4:14), such as the inclusion doctrine that teaches two ways to enter Heaven: one, by accepting ...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian understanding of your purpose on earth...: 2 of 14

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV). Question: What is my purpose? Answer: God has a purpose for your life (Jeremiah 29:11) He wouldn't have created you otherwise. Rest assured that if you are living, G...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Sin: 2 of 14

How can we overcome sin in our lives? Everyone, at one time, has struggled with sin. A few years ago, I struggled with two issues. They weren't necessarily wrong for everyone, but I knew they were wrong for me. One involved watching certain programs on network television that involved things contrary to the Word of God. Othe...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture The glorification of the cross in Christianity: 1 of 7

The cross in itself is of little value. The cross itself cannot save us. It is what happened on the cross that saves us. Jesus came to Earth as a baby, conceived of both a woman, Mary, and the Holy Spirit. He lived a sinless, blameless life. He fulfilled the law that we could not. God's punishment for sin is death (Romans 6:...
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Forgiveness and its association with God: 3 of 19

Does God hold our sins against us? As children, we are told that if we do anything wrong-tell a lie, steal, be disrespectful in church-God sees us. And He does. However we are also given the impression that once our sins are written down in God's book, they can't be erased. We are even led to believe that God is just waiting...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to break bad habits: 4 of 21

Do you struggle with bad habits? We all do. For the longest time, I struggled with two very bothersome habits. I wanted to break them. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't do it. I tried stopping cold turkey. I tried weaning off. I tried pleading with God to help me. After what seemed like forever, God intervened and broke...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is drinking a sin for Christians?: 9 of 45

Is it a sin to drink alcohol? There is a controversy on this subject. Some denominations have outlawed drinking altogether. Others use it in their communion rituals. Most believe, though, that Christians should not drink. The writer of Ephesians 5:18 advises his readers not to be drunk with wine and the Nazarites, those who ...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Recognizing God's gift in the crucifixion of Jesus: 2 of 9

Are we only forgiven from our sins until we sin again? Most people believe this to be true. They believe that God only forgives us of the sins we have confessed and that until we confess them, we are not forgiven. They cite 1 John 1:9 as their text, which is written to unbelievers. When the soldiers crucified Jesus on the cr...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is water baptism a route to heaven?: 1 of 4

What is water baptism? Is it necessary for salvation? Neither water baptism nor the sprinkling of babies at dedications can save us. Salvation comes first, then water baptism. It is not the other way around. Water baptism does not save us. Jesus saved us when He went to the Cross to be judged for our sins (John 3:16). He die...