Why “Turn the other cheek?”
This phrase comes straight from Jesus in His famous Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the Bible book of Matthew. It has been quoted ever since it was written, with many taking Jesus’ words to places He never intended. …
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Why Patience?
The scripture says that we should “imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promise.” Why doesn’t it just say “faith?” It adds patience because seeing the answer could take some time. That’s when you must take a stand …
Why the Cross?
It wasn’t so clear to most people in Jerusalem around 33AD that the Jewish Messiah (aka, Christ) would suffer before He would take a throne. They knew He was foretold to be a conquering hero, but they did not understand …
Why Religion?
For many, this term is a positive one, bringing to mind a solemn reverence for God and the rules and routines associated with that. For many others, however, it brings to mind a system of worship that tends to make …
Why Holiness?
Because according to the Bible we won’t see the Lord without it! (Hebrews 12:14) So maybe we should make sure that we know what “holiness” means, right? It can’t mean perfection or purity, as we know that only One met …
Why Easter?
Regardless of what that name means or how we got it, most people know that on this day we celebrate the most significant events in human history: the death, burial, and Resurrection of Jesus. His birth (Christmas) would have meant …
Why Worship?
Because God is looking for worshippers! On Sundays and other designated days, many believers gather together in “places of worship.” By the name we assume that God is intended to be glorified by what occurs within those walls. People are …
Why Unity?
God’s dear children, those “Born Again” into His family, collectively make up what is known as the “Body of Christ”. When the parts of any body start fighting each other, there is internal and external destruction. The mission of that …
Why Tongues?
In the book of Acts (which is the record of what happened right after Jesus’ resurrection), people are baptized with the Holy Spirit on five different occasions. In three of those times, it is expressly recorded that they spontaneously spoke …
Why Testify?
To many people, the Bible is just another book, and Jesus is just another guru. Jesus once said, “Unless you people see signs and wonders you will never believe (John 4:48).” Christian, the greatest evidence to others that Jesus is …