Consider Jesus
In the closing verses of Hebrews 2 the writer tells us that Jesus took on flesh and died because “it behooved him in all things, to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in all things pertaining to God and make propitiation for the sins of […]
But Now We See
Hebrews 2:8 says, “Thou didst put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he subjected all things unto him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we see not yet all things subjected to him.” This is the writer’s observation of our world as it existed in the […]
Pascal’s Wager
Pascal’s Wager (or Pascal’s Gambit) is a suggestion posed by the French philosopher Blaise Pascal that even though the existence of God cannot be determined through reason, a person should “wager” as though God exists, because so living has everything to gain, and nothing to lose. He wrote, “If you erroneously believe in God, you […]
Can Christians Support the Salvation Army?
Every year there are a lot of people who help support the Salvation Army, both as monetary contributors and as volunteers; i.e. “bell ringers,” not knowing it’s a religious denomination. Every Christian I know, who has given to this denomination in the past, has stopped helping as soon as they learned what they were supporting. […]
How Shall We Escape?
The Hebrew writer, having shown that God, who in times past, spoke to the fathers in the prophets by different portions and measures, has in these last days, spoken to us through His Son. One of the means through God spoke to His people was through angels; it was through angels that the law was […]
Give Earnest Heed
Hebrews 1 sets forth the superior character of Jesus over angels. Angels are ministering spirits sent to do service for those who inherit salvation, while Jesus is God’s Son who has been given authority over all things. The writer’s last contrast was “to which of the angels has God ever said, sit thou at my […]
5 Reasons to Believe In the Scriptures
Believing in the Bible is a personal decision that can be based on different factors. If you’re exploring belief in the Bible, it’s worth reading it for yourself to see and evaluate the five following principles. The Bible influences countless lives and societies. It has incredible, God-given power to help people make good decisions and […]
3 Benefits of Defending the Bible
The serpent in the garden laid down doubt that would lead to the sin that would distort, decay, and bring death to the perfection God had created (Genesis 3:1-4). This attack was meant to cause Adam and Eve to reinterpret God’s Word based on their own appraisal. Studies going back decades are showing the slow […]
What God’s Looking For
A railway conductor began taking tickets one morning and discovered that the first passenger had the wrong ticket. “I’m sorry, sir,” said the conductor, “but you’re on the wrong train. You’ll have to change trains at the next station.” He took several more tickets and found that these passengers were also carrying wrong tickets. It […]
The Conversion of the Eunuch
Philip had preached to the Samaritans and many of them were converted because they believed Philip’s preaching “concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ and were baptized, both men and women” (Acts 8:12). When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that “the Samaritans had received the word of God,” they sent Peter and […]