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What is Prayer? Talking with God Through Jesus
Bible, Bible Study, Children, Christ’s Gifts to Us, Christian Leadership, Christian Living, Christian Parenting, Christian Wellness, Church and Community, Devotionals, Forgiveness, Heaven, Hope, Jesus, Life, Living with Purpose, Love and Relationships, Mission and Outreach, New Beginnings in Christ, Pray, Salvation, Spiritual GrowthWhat is prayer? Simply put, it’s talking with God – a personal conversation made possible through Jesus Christ. Jesus modeled a life of prayer, taught His followers how (like the Lord’s Prayer), and His sacrifice grants us direct access to the Father. Prayer involves praise, thanks, confession, and requests, expressing our dependence on God. It’s…
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What is salvation? Biblically, it’s God’s rescue plan, saving us from sin and its consequences through Jesus Christ. Necessary because all have sinned, salvation comes only through Jesus – His perfect life, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection. It brings forgiveness, reconciliation with God, new life (“born again”), and the guarantee of eternal glory. Salvation isn’t…
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What is Love? Discovering the Answer in “God is Love”
Bible, Bible Study, Children, Christian Living, Christian Parenting, Church and Community, Devotionals, Faith and Hope, Forgiveness, Grace and Redemption, Heaven, Hope, Inspirational Stories, Jesus, Life, Living with Purpose, Love and Relationships, Mission and Outreach, New Beginnings in Christ, Pray, Spiritual GrowthWhat is true love? The Bible declares, “God is love,” a truth perfectly revealed in Jesus Christ. His life demonstrates love’s nature: sacrificial (His cross), compassionate (His healings), seeking (His pursuit of sinners), forgiving, personal, truthful, patient, and humble. Through Jesus, God’s love offers eternal life and invites everyone into a personal relationship with Him.…
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What is Christian faith? It’s not blind belief, but confident trust in Jesus Christ, based on God’s reliable Word. Faith’s object is Jesus Himself – His life, death, and resurrection. Jesus praised and responded to faith, which is a gift from God leading to salvation and action. Faith grows through hearing about Christ, pleases God,…
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How do we navigate life’s complex issues? The Bible, centered on Jesus Christ, offers enduring wisdom and perspective. Seeking a biblical view means looking at life through Jesus – His teachings, character, and priorities. He is the ultimate source of wisdom, providing a foundation for truth, guidance on relationships and decisions, perspective on suffering and…
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Does life have a purpose? The Bible answers with a resounding yes, revealing that purpose is found not in worldly pursuits but in knowing and glorifying God through Jesus Christ. Jesus perfectly modeled a purposeful life centered on loving God, loving others, obeying the Father, using gifts for service, and sharing good news. He invites…
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Can I Know God Personally? Jesus, the Bridge to Relationship
Bible, Bible Study, Children, Christ’s Gifts to Us, Christian Leadership, Christian Living, Christian Parenting, Christian Wellness, Church and Community, Devotionals, Faith and Hope, Hope, Inspirational Stories, Jesus, Living with Purpose, Love and Relationships, Mission and Outreach, New Beginnings in Christ, Spiritual GrowthCan you truly know God personally? The Bible joyfully answers YES! While God is infinite, He desires relationships and made Himself known through His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus reveals the Father’s character, removes the sin barrier through His sacrifice, and invites us into friendship with God. Knowing God personally involves experiencing His love, communicating through…
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Why does a good, powerful God permit evil? A deeply troubling question. While full understanding is complex, focusing on Jesus Christ provides God’s powerful response. Jesus, as God Incarnate, entered our world, confronting evil directly and modeling perfect righteousness. He suffered evil’s worst effects yet defeated its power through His death and resurrection. He offers…
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Why does God allow suffering? A profound question echoing through human experience. While easy answers fall short, the Christian faith points not to a formula, but to a Person: Jesus Christ. For new Christians or the curious, exploring Jesus reveals God’s heart. He didn’t remain distant; He entered our world, experienced our pain, and understands…
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Engaging with essential biblical passages is vital for new Christians to understand their faith better. Revelation 20:10 exemplifies God’s ultimate victory over evil, reassuring believers that wickedness has a definitive end under God’s sovereign plan. This verse conveys that righteousness will triumph, encouraging new followers to trust in God’s justice, even amid life’s challenges. It…