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Category: Faith

Is There a Preferred Bible Translation Christians Should Use?

By R. Scott Clark / June 3, 2024

KJV, NIV, ESV, NASB, NLT, or something else? There are a lot of Bible translations available today. Is there a preferred version Christians should use?

What Is the Spiritual Gift of Discernment?

By Lara d'Entremont / May 29, 2024

The spiritual gift of discernment shows up twice in the Bible and with very little for a working definition. What is this gift and how does a Christian acquire it?

25 Bible Passages about Truth

By BCL / May 22, 2024

The world is in desperate need of truth. It is truth that brings freedom, and without it we are caught up in a web of deceit. Here are 25 Bible passages about truth.

Why Is Prayer the Most Important Part of Our Thankfulness to God?

By BCL / May 17, 2024

Why does praying to God involve more than giving adoration to God, confessing our sins, thanking God for all he has given us, and making petitions for help?

Does God Play Favorites?

By Don Strand / May 13, 2024

Why do we find numerous passages in the Bible where God clearly favors some people over others? What is the difference between favoritism and God’s favor?

Is Christianity a Religion of Rules or a Religion of Freedom?

By Ayrian Yasar / May 8, 2024

For many people the idea that Christianity is a religion of rules is a common thought, but Christianity is actually a religion of freedom. Why?

3 Reasons Why You Must Mortify Sin in Your Life

By Jim Richman / May 7, 2024

Sin is the apex predator of our joy and faithfulness to God. Left unchecked, it can destroy us. Here are three reasons why Christians must work to mortify sin in their lives.

Why Did Adam Name His Wife Eve?

By BCL / May 6, 2024

Why didn’t Adam and Eve die on the day they sinned in the garden of Eden as God said they would, and how is Eve’s name connected to Jesus?

How to Read the Bible in Context and Stay on Track

By Daniel Rowlands / May 1, 2024

In Scripture there is both an immediate context and an overall biblical context—the overarching story of God’s mighty acts of redemption in Jesus. Here’s how to stay on track when reading the Bible.