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What is a Christian?

What does it mean to be a christian? What does it take to be a christian? Does good works by itself make one a christian? Does church attendance and membership qualify a person to be a christian? Is the giving of tithes and offerings enough to make the giver a christian? The answer to each of these questions is no, not at all. You may ask, how come? The Bible has clear cut answers.  The Bible tells us, “In Antioch the disciples were first called christians” (Acts 11:26). A christian is actually a “follower of Jesus Christ, because that person […]

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What’s In A Name

Most of us have heard the phrase, “What’s in a name.” Studies have revealed that names play a significant role in peoples’ lives in just about every country and territory in the world. Parents give their new-borns names that will stick for life. Some people feel that their names define them and definitely affect their personality. We know that different names mean different things. When it comes to the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, He was given the Name Jesus. The Bible tells us that “She [Mary] shall bear a Son and you shall call His Name JESUS, […]

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What manner of man is this

Jesus and His disciples were in a boat traveling on the Sea of Galilee, when a severe storm broke. During this time Jesus was asleep. His disciples became terrified as the boat was being swamped by the waves. So they awoke Him, asking Him, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” Jesus responded, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith.” Jesus then got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and the storm immediately ceased. (Matthew 8:23-27).  No doubt, the disciples had to be greatly relieved that their Lord and Master was not only present the with them, […]

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What God Requires

The Sovereign God of heaven and Creator of the universe has set forth in His Word exactly what he requires of His people. The prophet Micah writes that God denounced Israel for their disobedience to Him inspite of His kindness. God had already declared His ongoing commitment to Israel and told them (as His ‘bride’), “I will betroth you to Me in righteousness and in justice in steadfast love and in mercy” (Hosea 2:19). In response, Israel proposes to offer sacrifices to “make up” for the error of their sinful ways. But God told them He preferred an obedient and […]

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Worry and Trust

Worry is giving way to anxiety or unease; and allowing one’s mind to wonder and focus on uncertainty, difficulty and trouble. Worry seems to get the better of us in many situations. Is there any hope for people who worry? One might ask. The words of an old song goes, “Worry, worry, worry. Why always me? I found out that I’m the worrying kind. I go worrying right along. Life is fine, but with a worrying mind, So many things can go wrong.” Note: “with a worrying mind, so many things can go wrong.” That’s why there has to be […]

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Things God Hates

“There are six things that the LORD hates, seven are an abomination to Him.” So wrote King Solomon (Proverbs 6:16). These things are as follows:  “haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, false witness who breathes out lies, one who sows discord among brothers” (Proverbs 6:17-19). Because of His holiness and righteousness, God must hate these things. As a result, christians have absolutely no right to practice or participate in them. Haughty eyes are indicative of a proud person whose eyes reflect the […]

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The Pre-existence of Jesus Christ

Does the Bible mention that the Lord Jesus Christ actually existed before His human birth? And, is there sufficient evidence in both Old and New Testaments to support this view? Let’s read on.  The fourth Gospel clearly states, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, snd without Him was not made anything made that was made. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:1-3,14). Doesn’t this sound very familiar with the “beginning of beginnings” […]

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The Power of the Tongue

Many of us have said things we regret having said. It is impossible to recall the spoken word. We can be sorry and apologize to those we offend as a result. However, we cannot erase or delete the fact that we said it. God, our creator, gave us two ears and one mouth. The Bible says, “Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” (James 1:19). We express ourselves by talking and our listeners can form opinions about us as well. Our speech can also change the course of our lives. The Bible has much […]

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The Lord’s Supper

What is the “Lord’s Supper?” The Lord’s Supper, referred to as “The Supper” or “Communion” or “Holy Communion,” is a commemoration of the death of the Lord Jesus Christ who shed His blood and died for the salvation of sinful mankind. The Lord’s Supper is one of two ordinances or sacraments (the other is baptism) of the Church for the present time.  At the institution of the Lord’s Supper, the Lord Jesus commanded that born-again believers remember his death for them by “eating and drinking” bread and grape juice, which are emblems or symbols of His body and outpoured blood. […]

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The Glory of God

One of God’s many great attributes is His “glory.” The word “glory” means worshipful praise, adoration, honor, and thanksgiving to God. Not surprisingly God said this of Himself. “I am the LORD; that is my Name; and My glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to carved idols” (Isaiah 42:8). God is sovereign, therefore, He will not share His glory with another god, neither His praise to heathen worshippers. On the topic “The glory of God,” John Piper aptly writes. “His glory is the open revelation of the secret of his holiness. In Leviticus 10:3, God says, […]