- We are all sinners. Every one of us has been imperfect and thus do not deserve to be in the presence of the all-good God. It is really that simple. Even a baby is born with this sin imperfection because we are all created to have unity in heaven, so through that unity we inherit each-other’s sin imperfection here on earth. When we reach the age of reason it is
Category: Teachings
Helpful teachings, either mine, or someone else’s.
What Is God's Purpose Or Goal For Humanity? What Is His Motivation?
No one can properly consider the validity of Christianity or God unless they try to understand the purpose and motivation of God. I cannot even pretend to know all about His goal for humanity. But I will present some of what we know from the Bible and some of the ramifications of those goals and motivations. Now you may reject the Bible as the Word of God, but if we …
Who is God and What Are His Characteristics?
I think this must be the start of this discussion. It would be impossible to intelligently discuss God without a firm idea of who he is. I also think most of the problems we have with understanding Christianity come from our inability to see things from God’s point of view.
- God is Holy. This is so much more than we normally think of it. I am at a loss to
Logically Christian
Purpose : To logically express my own philosophy and to explain and answer the questions, of christians, atheist and myself, about God and christianity.
I am not a philosophy or church authority and have had no formal training in this area. I am just a thinking person who wants to explore the logic and philosophy behind what I have chosen to believe. I do not believe that I can use …
Reading The Bible – A Online Guide
The goal is not to understand the Bible, it is to become closer to God so we can glorify Him better.
We all need to have the proper goal when we start. Reading the Bible and understanding it better will bring us closer to God, which will help us bring Him glory. In the broadest sense, that really is what life is all about. Sometimes we look so closely at …
When Things Look Bad
Paraphrased from a sermon by Dr. R.C. Sproul
I know I will do a terrible job of it, but I will attempt to summarize a small part of a larger lecture given by R.C. Sproul. It is about faith when things are looking bad.
The sermon is about a time in Jacob’s life when he was hopelessly grieved and wish he had never been born. You will need a few …
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Walking Through The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death
Letter From A Father To A Struggling Son
I know you claim they didn’t impress you, but the mountains in Banff Canada were awesome. In my prayer time this week, they were a huge inspiration to me, and I want to share that with you.
I remember the tour guide saying that these mountains were NOT the highest in the Rockies. The Grand Tetons were about 1,000 feet higher on …
Simple Bible Reading
I have so many times heard people say they struggle so much with the Bible. They say they don’t understand it or get anything out of it. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are just some simple guides for how to read the Bible. Notice I said, read, not study. Just relax and read it.…
Love Forgives – Especially Your Spouse
Day 25 from “The Love Dare” by Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick
What I have forgive, if I have forgiven anything, I did it for your sakes in the presence of Christ, – 2 Corinthians 2:10
This one is tough–perhaps the toughest dare in the book. But if there is to be any hope for your marriage, this is a challenge that must absolutely be taken seriously. Counselors and ministers …
Love Believes The Best
Day 7 from “The Love Dare” by Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick
Love believes all things, hopes all things. – 1 Corinthians 13:7
In the deep and private corridors of you heart, there is a room. It’s called the Appreciation Room. It’s where your thoughts go when you encounter positive and encouraging things about your spouse. And every so often, you enjoy visiting this special place.…