You’ll see non-Christians saved when you grasp these 3 things
I believe the time has come for a “Theology for Dummies” examining a balanced approach to understanding the way people are saved.
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4 success stories from churches that made a commitment to know their communities better
They found ways to reach and mentor many of these young mothers. Eventually, the moms started coming to the church. And, of course, their kids came as well. The church is now thriving with kids and young adults.
How India’s anti-conversion laws selectively deny freedom of religion for Indians
India’s famed Emperor Ashoka was an ancient convert from Hinduism to Buddhism. He demonstrated that a person is NOT forced by others to convert from one religion to another. Today, “religious conversions are forced,” is the flawed premise of all anti-conversion laws of India. Who could have forced mighty Emperor Ashoka to change his religion? The Emperor’s famous religious conversion was his choice.
Dark times, bright hope
Welcome to the Roman Empire on the night Christ was born.
The advent of Christ changed the world forever
History shows that Christianity and its Church have brought about more changes for the advancement and benefit of people than any other force or movement in history by an immeasurable factor. What is particularly surprising are the myriad achievements made by committed Christians, which non-believing secular-minded people also applaud
A Christmas reflection from the highway
I don’t know what you or your family may be going through this holiday season. But I pray you’ll allow Isaiah’s words and the Christmas story to remind you that the God who became one of us is not a weak God. He is not a fearful God. He is not a God of confusion. He is a wonderful, wise, mighty, everlasting God of peace who took all of our sin, shame, and suffering on His shoulders on the cross.
The first Christmas: God's sovereignty and man's free will
This story’s complexity presents a daring challenge to any individual looking for explanations of God’s sovereign actions on the earth versus how He works through the free will of man.
The significance of the lowly birth of Christ
Acquiring the virtues of love, contentment and humility during this Christmas should be a good way to celebrate the lowly birth of Christ.
Worship the baby, not the holiday
Sometimes we become so wrapped up in celebrating Christmas that we forget to share the Christ of Christmas. Christmas is for celebrating, but Christ is for sharing.
Christmas: A time to reflect on God's presence, promise, and provision
In Jesus, we have the mind of God thinking, the heart of God beating, the hands of God reaching and the feet of God walking. He is the one who was promised from long ago.
