Christian
Essentials
What does it really mean to follow Christ—and how do we live out our faith in the everyday moments of life? Explore these essential Christian truths through thoughtful, Scripture-centered articles designed to deepen your faith, challenge your perspective, and draw you closer to God.
God Himself has promised that every word He speaks is not empty, but meaningful. His words bring spiritual life itself into being. Take the time to read through these seven meaningful Scripture passages.
Did you know the New Testament has a lot to say about idols? We think of idols, nowadays, as a crude wood or stone carving or perhaps clay shaped like a person. It's odd to think that people worshiped these figurines; it's easy to feel indignant of the ridiculous and silly rituals people must have performed.
People have not changed at all! We still worship things, ideas, ideologies, and people. Read to find out what the Bible says about idolatry today.
The grace of God … teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, … eager to do what is good. (Titus 2:11, 12,14) The words “eager to do what is good” really caught my attention, so I wanted to study this passage close up.
We are discussing our Golden Opportunity to fellowship with the Creator of the Universe as a friend. Here is some encouragement to find refuge in your Sacred Space, a Tent of Meeting, to find guidance and direction, to request protection, and to worship.
2 Timothy 2:20-22 challenges all believers on their usefulness within the body of Christ and forces us to consider the question, How useful am I to God's plan? Perhaps sins or indulgences are hindering you from becoming an "honorable vessel." This reflection offers encouragement for all believers to reach our full potential in Christ.
Why most of my faith is secret: A hidden life in Christ
90% of a glacier is underwater, unseen. So it should be with our Christian faith. The vast majority of our relationship with God should be private. Find out why.
