How does bad company corrupt good character? (1 Corinthians 15:33)

In his first letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul wrote of the false teachers who had come into the church at Corinth teaching that the resurrection of Jesus Christ wasn’t true. These people considered only their physical existence and denied life after death or the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:32). As a result, their moral outlook on life influenced the rest of the Corinthian believers.

Paul is telling us that in associating with unbelievers, we will be adversely influenced by them. The truth is that false teachings do not lead to godly holiness. As such, it is critical that we are

What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? (Galatians 2:20)

In his letter to the Galatians, the apostle Paul wrote that he had been “crucified with Christ” and, as a result, Paul no longer lived. Does this mean that Paul hung on the cross with Jesus and was crucified along with Him physically? Obviously not. What, then, did Paul mean by “crucified with Christ”? The life and death alluded to here are spiritual, not physical.

In the previous verse, Galatians 20:19, Paul states that in Christ he became dead to the Law, insensible to it in the same way that physical death makes a person insensible

TEARING DOWN STRONGHOLDS - In Marriage

The marital relationship is supposed to be a place where your feelings are safe with your spouse because you are in partnership -- being careful and considerate with each other’s feelings. You don't expect to be ridiculed, deceived, or assaulted with poisonous words and/or physical abuse. And neither should you do any of these things to your spouse. And yet this is what is happening in homes all over the world in epidemic proportions -- even with those that claim to be Christ-followers. It's absolutely heart breaking. And it's ABSOLUTELY WRONG – it is something that needs to

LIES THAT CAN KILL A MARRIAGE!

We are confronted by lies every day --our culture lies to us, advertisers lie to us, we even lie to ourselves. One of the biggest lies people grab onto is the fairytale ending where it reads, "and they all lived happily ever after." But the fairytale never tells you about the hard work that goes into making the "happily" into an "ever after." Often, when reality hits home, many married couples are more likely to live "miserably ever after" than the other way around.

What sort of New Year’s Resolution should a Christian make?

There is just something about the start of a new year that gives us the feeling of a fresh start and a new beginning. In reality, there is no difference between December 31 and January 1. Nothing mystical occurs at midnight on December 31. The Bible does not speak for or against the concept of New Year’s resolutions. However, if a Christian determines to make a New Year’s resolution, what kind of resolution should he or she make?

What are the times of the Gentiles?

In Luke 21:24, Jesus speaks of future events, including the destruction of Jerusalem and His return. He says that “Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled” (ESV). A similar phrase is found in Romans 11:25, which says “a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in” (ESV). Does the Bible tell us what the phrase “times of the Gentiles” means?

Why is the birthright so emphasized in the Bible?

The birthright is emphasized in the Bible because it honored the rights or privileges of the family’s firstborn son. After the father died, or in the father’s absence, the firstborn son assumed the father’s authority and responsibilities. However, the Bible also shows that the father could rescind the birthright and pass it on to a younger son. A good example of this is the case of Jacob and his twelve sons. Reuben was the eldest, but the birthright was given to Joseph’s sons. Even then, Jacob blessed the younger son, Ephraim, above the elder, Manasseh (Genesis 37:19-22; Genesis 49:1-4; Genesis 49:22-26).

Is there evidence that God answers prayer?

Countless stories could be cited of diseases cured, exams passed, repentance and forgiveness granted, relationships restored, hungry children fed, bills paid and lives and souls saved through the efficacy of prayer. So, yes, there is plenty of evidence that God answers prayer. Most of the evidence is anecdotal and personal, however, and that bothers many who think of “evidence” only as that which is observable, measureable, and reproducible.

Wake Up, Dreamer!

Dreaming of a better living?

Thinking up ideas and building castles in the air is great fun, but there comes a time when you need to get off your bed and make things happen. Dreams are nice, but they're weak and will never bring you true happiness - you need to make them come true - But How?

The following steps will help you to make your dreams a reality.