Bible Articles
How can Jesus Christ save me? What do we mean by this statement? Saved from what?The answer is, Death. It is an accepted fact that everyone eventually dies. Some, perhaps, die sooner than others. Yet,…
Jesus is popularly represented as God the Son, and as such, part of a three-fold Trinity—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost. It is a firmly held concept that is accepted…
Why should the claim be made that "Jesus is coming"? Where is the evidence? Isn't the world exactly the same today as it was yesterday? Last year? Last decade? Last century? Let me quote from…
Today we find ourselves living in a fast-paced technical and scientific world. It is a world in which knowledge is becoming an essential part of living. Knowledge, accompanied by skill, is becoming part of even…
Should a Christian observe this celebration?Should we encourage or even allow our children to participate in the celebration of Halloween? After all, what harm is there in them enjoying a ‘trick or treat’ amongst the…
Tithing is a system by which people are required to donate, usually one tenth, of their gross or net income to the church. By doing this many suffer real hardship for themselves and their families,…
In the beginning God created sex. The very first chapter of first book of the Bible is a very brief summary of creation, yet it finds room to tell us that when God made the…
Easter is a celebration that is observed by almost every sector of Christianity, and is a remembrance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is one of the two most celebrated occasions in…
"There is a blessed home, Beyond this land of woe, Where trials never come, nor tears of sorrow flow, Where faith is lost in sight, and patient hope is crowned, And everlasting light Its glory…
Have you ever been tempted to do something that you know you shouldn't do? Have you ever experienced an inner desire — a silent voice within you — suggesting that you do something, and that…
For almost twenty centuries the name of Jesus Christ has been in the minds of a countless number of people. Some of these have even been tortured or put to death, for their conviction and…
Nationalism and racism are evident everywhere. Cultural, tribal, or family identity is becoming important to more and more people. In South Africa apartheid has been dismantled and in USA African Americans now have equal rights…
The ‘Rapture of the Church’ is a phrase that is commonly heard in Christian circles, and refers to a belief that there will shortly be an event of enormous significance to the Christian: namely, when…
A response to those who believe that a follower of Jesus Christ must keep the seventh day as a holy Sabbath. Keeping the Sabbath. There are a number of religious groups that assert that the…
Christmas is traditionally a time of festivity, gift-giving and family get-togethers. In the southern hemisphere it is a time for holidaying, taking a break from work and getting refreshed at the beach. It is a…
Pain and sorrow are everywhere. A child is born deformed. The future of another is only hunger, disease and death. A worthy citizen is cut off in his prime, while another battles on through years…
Why do I believe the Bible? Why do I believe in a book that was written by 40 independent authors, living in ten countries during a period covering in excess of 1500 years? Why do…
The Bible is not just another book. It is unique in a number of ways. A Collins dictionary defines ‘unique’ as “single in kind; having no like or equal; peerless.” The same dictionary defines ‘believe’…
