Christian Living

The church is the oldest surviving institution in the history of the world. It has changed lives and shaped nations. It has been loved, hated, and ignored in equal measure. But what is the church, and why is it important to understand its purpose in the w

Strength in the Christian life comes from God—from being “strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might” (Ephesians 6:10). Depending on any other source of strength will prove to be inadequate.

Our own strength is never sufficient to oppose Satan

The moment you were saved, you were set free. Free from past sins. Free from the grip of once-unbreakable patterns of sin. Free from sin’s stronghold in your life. Free to live in a way that pleases God and brings genuine peace and joy.

In Freedom from

Many, if not most, of the personal problems Christians seek counseling for eventually boil down to one issue: forgiveness. If you want healthy relationships—and healthy resolution to problems that threaten your relationships—don't underestimate the power

Acceptance is one of today's popular terms. But it is not a new subject. Paul's message to the Roman church in Romans 14:1-15:1-7 deals with three relationships which involve acceptance. These three intertwining relationships are as relevant today as t

When you are controlled by the Spirit, your life has the potential to change everything it touches. Being filled with the Spirit leads to healthy relationships with family, friends, and employers. It grabs the attention of watching unbelievers. And it fan

Salvation

You may want to jump and shout when you read the sixth principle for knowing when you have found God's will. The sixth principle is "Do whatever you want" as long as the first five principles are operating in your life.

Read about all six principles to

In 2 Corinthians 13:5 the apostle Paul says, “Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourself!”

Paul was challenging every believer to make sure he is a true Christian. And his statement indicates that your salvation should be evident

Discernment

Being able to think and reason is part of what makes us human. However clever we may or may not be, our minds matter. The Bible helps us to understand our minds more fully. It shows us that when people become Christians, their minds are made new. This min

Born to Reproduce

It is the most precious book the world has ever known; yet it is undervalued. It is the most instructive book ever written; yet we can never know it well enough. This mini-guide to the Bible provides an entry point for those who know little about the ‘Boo

Most Christians at some point have to deal with two common concerns about salvation:

How can I be sure I’m saved?
Is it possible to lose my salvation?
Do you still struggle with the insecure feeling of not knowing for sure if you will go to heaven? H