This category contains articles related to issues and topics related to spiritual growth and daily Christian life. It also provides Biblical answers to questions and thoughts that arise as a result of walking in Christ.
What is spiritual abuse and how can you heal and recover from spiritual abuse? Spiritual abuse is when a person uses religious beliefs and their religious influence to manipulate people into performing behaviours and...
In Luke 9:23 Jesus said: “If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” However what does it mean to take up your cross?...
What do you do when you pray to God and you have to wait for God to answer? Suppose the Lord appears to be taking too long to respond to your prayer request: what...
Sin is defined as any behavior that is against the law or word of God. Therefore to sin is to rebel against God. 1 John 3:4 says: Everyone who makes a practice of sinning...
Are we all born sinners? Is mankind naturally good or naturally sinful by nature? Romans 3:23 says: For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God So the Bible is stating...
In Matthew 7:21 Jesus warned that not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” will enter the kingdom of Heaven. What did He mean? Jesus is saying not everyone who professes to be a Christian will...
Who killed Jesus? Who is really responsible for the death of Jesus Christ on the cross? When we investigate the issues related to Christ’s mission on earth and the events that eventually led to...
Spiritual blindness is a spiritual condition where an individual is unable to recognize God or perceive the works of God. Spiritual blindness is also a condition where a person fails to understand the message...
The Bible frequently reminds us that humanity is involved in a spiritual battle. We do not fight against flesh and blood but we fight against principalities and evil spiritual forces. Ephesians 6:12 says: For...
Why are there so many Christian denominations? In John 17:11,21,23 Jesus prayed that Christians would be united as one and not be divided. Jesus prayed: “May they experience such perfect unity that the world...
This is a situation that happens far too often: A pastor or church leader is exposed for cheating on his wife or for performing all kinds of sexual misconduct with member(s) of his own...
Are Christians required to obey the Old Testament law? For example, should Christians keep the Sabbath and abstain from eating pork? Should Christians tithe or make altars and conduct sacrifices as was practiced in...
What is free will? How do we know if free will really exists and do humans really have a free will? Britannica defines free will as the following: Free will, in humans, the...
When we look around the world it’s clear to see that there are so many hardships. We only need to watch the news to realize that life is not easy for many people. In...
What is the Church? First it’s important to look at what the Church is not. The Church is not a building; the Church is not a denomination; the Church is not a business; the...
The issue of speaking in tongues has been a controversial issue for many years depending on which religious denomination that one belongs to. However, it is important to study and discover what the Bible...
For the love of money Balaam desired to curse Israel in return for a handsome payment from Balak. But when God refused both for Balaam to curse Israel and therefore earn the treasure, Balaam...
The word Christian was originally a nickname for people who were followers or disciples of Jesus Christ or the Christian faith. The word Christian means to be Christ-like or an imitator of Christ and...
When many people become born again Christians, there are some who wonder why they can’t stop sinning as Christians. Why do Christians continue to sin if they have genuinely received Jesus Christ as Lord...
We undoubtedly live in a world where pain and suffering is inevitable. The Bible reminds us that this world is a fallen world in which man is a sinner who needs God’s redemption. The...
Misconceptions About The Definition of Ministry One of the most common misconceptions by many people regarding the definition of Christian ministry today is that the word ministry has been defined to mean either a...
How should we react or retaliate in the face of persecution, harassment, betrayal or any kind of wrong-doing? What should we do when someone offends us, mocks us or even deceives us? Should our...
What does it mean to have the fear of the Lord? The word fear has several meanings. One of the definitions of the word fear by Oxford Living Dictionaries is that fear is “A...
Freedom of speech is defined as the right to express any opinions without censorship, restraint or fear of retaliation. Freedom of speech – also known as “freedom of expression” or “free speech” involves the...
Does God still work miracles today in our modern age? For example, is there still evidence around the world that God does the supernatural work of healing the sick, healing the blind or even...
1 John 5:13 says, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.” So as a new...
Is speaking in tongues necessary for salvation? Are tongues also evidence that a person is saved and has the Holy Spirit? The quick answer to these questions is NO! Speaking in tongues is not...
How can we distinguish between good and evil? How can we know the difference between right and wrong? There are many bad and ungodly lifestyles which were once universally condemned in the past, but...
One of the most misunderstood scriptures in relation to the topic of judging is Matthew 7:1-2 where Jesus says: “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will...
What is the filling of the Holy Spirit? How can a person be filled with the Holy Spirit and how does a person know that he / she is filled with the Holy Spirit?...
When we become Christians, the Bible says that we become a new creature or a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). The Bible also says that we become citizens and children of the...
The atheist Richard Dawkins in his book called the God Delusion describes God as being a moral monster who is a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser. Atheists basically argue that the God in the Old...
What is truth? In life you can have people who have different perceptions about many issues and you find that people can create their own versions of what they believe is truth. For example...
When faced with a bad economy, we can be tempted to feel insecure and we can become unsure of what the future holds for us. In a bad economy our job security; our lifestyle...
What happens when you become a Christian? What happens at the moment of your salvation when you put your trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour? The answer is – there are...
Are you growing spiritually or are you stagnant? How can a person mature in the Christian faith? What are the hindrances to spiritual growth? There are many things in life that can hinder or...
Does your life feel like it’s falling to pieces? Have you ever wondered how you can fix your life? Perhaps you have been trying to figure out how you can...
Galatians 6:9 NKJV And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Are you tired of doing the right things in...
Alice Bailey 10 Point Plan to Destroy Christianity
Why is Friendship with the World Enmity with God? (James 4:4)
Qualities of a True Christian
Wrong Reasons For Following Jesus
Why Does God Allow Problems in My Life?
How Can We Have The Mind of God?
12 Characteristics of a Cult Leader
Qualities of a Good Church Leader
Life Lessons From The Story of The Rich Man & Lazarus
Qualities of a Soldier of Christ
What’s Next? I’ve Just Put My Faith in Jesus Christ
Qualities of a Good Wife
How To Be Rooted In God’s Word
The Purpose of God’s Word
Qualities of a Good Husband
Hindrances to Spiritual Growth
The Christian’s Job Description
5 Things Every Christian Needs to Give Up
6 Ways to Avoid Spiritual Deception
Why Is The Gospel of Christ Offensive?
