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Category: Faith
Is the Christian Life More Like Colorado or Nebraska?
Is the Christian life more like a breathtaking mountain-top experience or a quiet state highway? What does the Bible say?
What Does It Mean to “Put Off the Old Self” and “Put On the New Self”? — Ephesians 4:20-24
All who are in Christ have the benefits of justification and sanctification. What does this mean, and what is Paul saying about the “old self” and the “new self” in Ephesians 4:20-24?
6 Crucial Facts about God’s Word from Revelation 10
Scripture bears all the power of Christ, its author. So when it is read and taught in our churches and the Spirit is at work, something extraordinary happens. Here are six crucial facts about God’s word from Revelation 10.
Christian Basics: What Are the Five “Alones” and Why Do You Need to Know Them?
Tomorrow, October 31st, is Reformation Day! What are the five “alones” (five “solas” in Latin) of Protestant Christianity, how did these five basic Christian beliefs originate, and what do they mean?
6 Things Jesus Teaches Us About the Devil
Some people think it’s fun to dress up as the devil for Halloween, but there’s nothing funny at all about Satan. Here are six things Jesus teaches us about the devil in the epic encounter in the wilderness (Matt. 4:1-11).
Even Atheists Have Faith
Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning Beautiful Christian Life LLC may get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through its links, at no cost to you. Many atheists and skeptics pit faith and reason against each other as if a person who has faith does not use his…
2 Ways Jesus Cares for Us with His Gentleness
How does Jesus show gentleness to us? By being crushed in our place. We are so delicate that we could never hope to take the harsh blow that God’s justice requires, so Jesus took it for us.
Is It Reasonable to Trust the Gospel Narratives?
Is it reasonable to stake so much on the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? As I keep translating and reading the gospels, the answer is yes. They hold up to scrutiny. They are more reliable than most other ancient texts.
4 Important Things to Remember If You Are a Doubting Believer
Even John the Baptist began to have doubts about the identity of Jesus while in prison. How does the example of John help us to distinguish between doubt and unbelieving skepticism?