Do we understand God’s grace? Let’s talk about “Exploring the True Meaning of Grace in the Bible”. According to Dictionary of Bible Themes, grace (1055) is: ‘The qualities of God’s character by which he shows himself compassionate, accepting, and generous…
How to Walk in the Spirit and Stay Grounded
According to scripture, Christians are told to walk in the Spirit. Do we really understand what that means to us in our lives? Let’s discuss How to Walk in the Spirit and Stay Grounded. What is the definition of walking…
Virtue: A Step in Growing Spiritually in the Lord
What is virtue? It’s not a common word used today. 1. (n.) Moral excellence; value; merit; meritoriousness; worth. Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary The word for “virtue” in 2 Peter 1:5 NIV is “goodness“. “For this very reason, make every effort…
Strengthen Faith Through Trials
Is it possible to Strengthen Faith in God Through Trials? James 1:2-4 NIV “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work…
How Do We Resist Satan?
James 4:7 The background of James 4:7 is about Christians in the church who were at odds with one another because they wanted their own way. James says they have left the wisdom of God’s Word and gone backwards into…
Who was Lonely in the Bible? 3 Examples
Loneliness is full of shadows that flow through our mind to our heart. We can be surrounded by people and still be lonely. The Lord provides a sanctuary in these times. We are going to look at Who was Lonely…
How Does the Fruit of the Spirit Help in Submitting to God?
Introduction How Does the Fruit of the Spirit Help in Submitting to God? Let’s look first at what the fruit of the Spirit is. Galatians 5:22-25 NIV “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and…
4 Ways to God’s Peace When Struggling with Anxiety
How often do we pray for peace, yet do not take God’s advice? We are going to look at 4 Ways to God’s Peace When Struggling with Anxiety. What Does the Bible Say About Anxiety? We begin with our topic…
What are Benefits of Submitting to God?
Thinking about What are Benefits of Submitting to God, we sometimes forget to go back to the beginning. Our relationship with God starts when we accept the wonderful benefit of having Jesus Christ as our Savior. This alone is worth…
6 Hurdles to Overcome in Submitting to God in Everything
We’ve studied keys to submitting to God. What are 6 Hurdles to Submitting to God in Everything? Let’s look at what God has to say about hurdles in the Christian life. James 1:2-4 NIV “Consider it pure joy, my brothers…
What is Hope in God’s Promises?
Hope begins when you have faith in something that you want to happen. True hope begins in God’s promises. What is Hope in God’s Promises? What promise of God gives me hope? John 3:16 NIV “For God so loved the world…
What is Faith in the Bible: 10 Verses to Read
A long time ago, someone I knew and I were talking about faith. His explanation was as long as you have faith, it didn’t matter what it was. Well, that is not what I know of faith. Faith comes from…
