Abiding in Christ is a phrase that appears often in Christian teaching, but its meaning can sometimes feel unclear or abstract. John 15 offers a vivid picture of what it means to abide in Jesus and why this connection is essential for a living faith. This post explores what abiding means in this context, how believers can live it out, and how to recognize when they are truly abiding in Christ.

Starting a meaningful Bible study can be a deeply rewarding experience. It offers a chance to grow spiritually, build community, and explore the Scriptures in a way that strengthens relationships with each other and God. Whether you are new to leading Bible studies or looking to refresh your approach, this guide will provide practical steps and insights to help you start a Bible study group that is engaging, impactful, and sustainable.

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The teachings of Jesus are often misunderstood. Among these teachings are the well-known phrases "turn the other cheek," "go the extra mile," and "give him your tunic also," all found in Matthew 5. Often interpreted as calls for submissiveness, a closer examination reveals they may carry deeper meanings. Reevaluating these words based on the cultural context, transforms them from passive responses into thought-provoking actions against oppression.

In a previous post Exploring the Nuances of Living Faith and Saving Faith we looked at the two different kinds of Christian faith. This new understanding sheds light on a father's cry for Jesus to heal his son, "Lord, I believe; Help my unbelief!" How can he believe and have unbelief at the same time?

The concepts of living faith and saving faith are crucial to Christian doctrine, yet they are often misunderstood.

A Bible study method is a structured way, or outline, for studying the scriptures. Here are 8 ways you can study the Bible.

There are two basic views of biblical marriage: complementarian and egalitarian. According to Google: Complementarianism is a theological view that holds that men and women have different but complementary roles in life. Some complementarian beliefs include:  God established a gender hierarchy Men have authority over women Only men should lead the church  Women should submit to their husbands... Egalitarianism is the opposite of the complementarian belief. It emphasizes equal

Jesus warned us there would be false teachers and prophets. So, maybe it doesn’t come as a surprise when the news is riddled with the fall from grace of one preacher, or head of a ministry, or another. But, these are just the scandals on a grand scale. How do we avoid falling prey to the wolves in sheep’s clothing (Matthew 7:15)? The Bible offers us some wisdom (of course).

There are several references to Elijah in the New Testament, most notably the Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36), He is clearly a "big deal" in biblical history, so who was he and what does God want us to learn from him?

In the previous parts of this series we concluded that discipline is the guidance and training that leads to obedience.  Self-control is the resulting character trait that makes obedience possible. We also pointed out that the words ‘discipline’ and ‘self-control’ are often associated with the word ‘punishment.’ So, let’s take a look at why that may be the case. Then we will take a look at what the Bible has to say about punishment. 

Self-control in the Bible is one of the nine traits of the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (NIV). The idea of ‘fruit’ is likely referencing the analogy that Jesus used in John 15, verse five being the most often quoted, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you wi

We have all heard that “God is love” and that “God so loved the world…” (John 4:16; John 3:16). We have also heard that we are God’s children (Galatians 3:26).  I can visualize you shaking your head and saying, “yeah, yeah, yeah…”  Somehow, I think that many Christians have gotten the idea that because of Jesus God has to love you. But that can’t be further from the truth! John 16:27 says, “for the Father himself loves you dearly” (NLT). Jesus said, “the Father HIMSELF” to em

We might be disciplined in the way we eat, exercise, study, practice a skill, or refine a talent. Discipline helps us reach our goals....

John 4:1-42 These are my notes from a study that I planned for a weekend retreat. I hope my outline will help guide your personal study. I have tried to include all of the references for the quoted material. Who were the Samaritans? An ethnic group descended from intermarriages mostly between Jews and Assyrians. Claimed to be the true people of God Thought that only the first five books of the Hebrew Bible were legitimate. Believed worship should take place on Mt. Gerizim, no

How do we put on the armor of God? What armor has he provided, and why do we need it?