Racism is neither a local nor a recent problem. It has been around for a long time. The Bible has principles that guide how people of different races should treat each other. “Racism uses crude descriptions of people” Racial slurs are offensive and demeaning. The Bible says, “Let no corrupt word proceed out of …
1. It was established by Jesus the Christ (Matthew 16:18). 2. It was purchased with the blood of Christ (Acts 20:28). 3. It was the culmination of God’s eternal purpose (Ephesians 3:8-12). 4. It began in the city of Jerusalem in A.D. 30 (Luke 24:46-49; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4, 47). 5. Its foundation is the …
1. He made no charges for His services, but he healed the multitudes without medicine (Matthew 8-16-17; 12:14-15; Luke 6:16-18). 2. He never wrote a book, yet many thousands of books have been written about Him (cf. John 21:24-25). 3. He never wrote a song, yet He has furnished more song themes than all …
The jailor’s question, “What must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30) is still on the minds of thinking individuals. Acording to the Bible, the answer begins with hearing the gospel of Christ (Romans 10:17) and believing in Jesus as God’s Son (Acts 16:30-34; John 8:24). Next, one must repent of sins (Acts 17:30-31); …
The Bible covers three major epochs (large time frames, sometimes referred to as dispensations) of God’s dealings with mankind. A. The Patriarchal Age, in which the fathers (patriachs) of familes ruled (from Adam to Moses). B. The Jewish Age, in which the Law of Moses governed the Hebrew/Israelite/Jewish people (from Moses to the death …
Answers and Bible references at bottom. 1. [ ] True [ ] False The Bible nowhere says “accept Jesus as your personal savior” 2. [ ] True [ ] False “The Rapture” is not once mentioned in the Bible 3. [ ] True [ ] False No one in Scripture was ever told to “Ask Jesus into your heart” in …
Divine Love: John 3:16 God’s Grace: Ephesians 2:8 Christ’s Blood: Romans 5:9 Holy Spirit’s Word: Corinthians 2:12-13 Sinner’s Faith: Acts 16:31 Sinner’s Confession: Romans 10:10 Sinner’s Baptism: Acts 22:16 Christian’s Love: Matthew 22:37 Christian’s Work: James 2:24 Christian ‘s Hope: Romans 8:24 Christian’s Endurance: Revelation 2:10
Many years ago a family in Czechoslovakia possessed a Bible, though they were not permitted to read the Bible or to own one. Occasionally, police would search houses to seize forbidden possessions, such as Bibles. This family hid the Bible in bread dough, which they baked into a loaf. No one thought to look …
The thief on the cross (Luke 23:39-42) appears to have met Jesus before. In the conversation between the thieves crucified with Christ, the penitent one declared the following: * There is a God we must fear (Luke 23:40). * You cannot sin with impunity (23:41). * Christ’s unqualified perfection (23:41). * The Lordship of …
Praying to God is one of the best activities Christians can do. We are told to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), meaning our first go-to throughout the day should be turning to God. He should be foremost on our mind. When we pray, it… Brings us closer to God “When you pray, go …