The words used in scripture to identify Jesus’ miracles include signs, wonders and works. The word miracle refers to an act that supersedes the natural. It is outside the realm and above the laws of nature. It would be a supernatural act. People and other parts of the natural realm cannot violate the laws of … Read more
Who is Wise and Understanding? I have often thought that you can identify wise people by listening carefully to what they say. Do they sound smart, so smart I can barely understand them? They always have a quick, certain answer. They just sound wise. The Bible says you identify a wise person by what … Read more
Where does my sin come from? Why do I sin? The answer to this question is bigger than this little article, however, it is helpful to start simply. At least part of God’s answer to the question is stated in James 1:13-15. “Let no man say when he is tempted, ‘I am tempted by … Read more
Are you having trouble finding God? Are you wondering where you are going? Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Not one person living today knows where he is going, what will happen or what is coming … unless, of … Read more
“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble” James raises a question in chapter 4: Where do all of your troubles come from? While my typical response is to blame everything and everybody around me, James offers the real answer: “Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your … Read more
In my Father’s house … What? Jesus told the twelve apostles, “In my Father’s house are many mansions … I go to prepare a place for you …” (John 14:1-2). The word mansion stands for the Greek word that literally means a staying (place), abode, or dwelling. The English Standard Version says “many rooms.” Heaven is not a place … Read more
Saved from Sin Means …What? What does it mean to be saved from sin? There are two very different parts to our salvation from sin. Romans chapter 6 covers both, with an emphasis on the second part. When one sins, he bears the guilt of that sin and, therefore, the consequences of that sin. “The … Read more
What if I don’t get anything out of worship? Frequently I have heard people express their frustration and disappointment about how they fail to get much out of worship. This is often felt as a result of displeasure with the way leaders conduct the service or how the congregation behaves during worship. I understand … Read more
Who is going to heaven? We like quick easy answers, even for our big questions. In the list of big questions, this is the biggest. I need to resist the urge to give you a short answer that does not properly represent God’s revelation. The whole Bible is written to teach us how we … Read more
Faith comes by hearing the word of God – Romans 10:17. Some may not be impressed by this claim. How can hearing the word make you a believer in it? Shouldn’t there be outside evidence? There is an abundance of “outside” evidence: archaeological confirmation, fulfillment of prophecy, and the testimony of ancient documents. However, … Read more
