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Biblical Quotes to Post in Social Media or Message Board

Looking for powerful Bible quotes to share online? Use the quotes here, which is a collection of short, compelling Scripture-based quotes that are perfect for social media, forums, or message...

What is the first deception Satan used?

The first deception Satan used was planting doubt about God's Word, as seen in Genesis 3:1: "Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to...

Salvation – Living the New Life

If salvation is the door, discipleship is the hallway. Too many get saved and just stop, never realizing God brought them through the door for more than a ticket to heaven. He brought them for...

Living Beyond the Door of Salvation

“To put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created...

Can someone be a Christian and not believe that Jesus is God?

No. Christian identity requires belief in Jesus as God according to biblical teachings. The Bible teaches that recognizing Christ as divine is integral both to understanding the gospel and...

Why should people study and know the Bible for themselves rather than solely relying on others for its interpretation?

Strong reasons why people should study and know the Bible for themselves rather than solely relying on others for its interpretation: 1. Personal Responsibility for Knowing God's Word...

The Most Offensive Verse Jesus Ever Said

Jesus didn’t offer directions. He declared exclusivity. In a world full of sincere religion, moral effort, and spiritual systems that promise life, Jesus draws a hard line and says there is only one...

Can I Drink Alcohol?

Can I drink? - Audio for the above video. Proverbs 31:6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Audio for the below text: ...

OSAS?? Warning

How to respond to the OSAS debate the biblical way: Short version: I think the Bible teaches that true born again believers will not fall from grace, for the Lord Jesus says that He will keep His...

Jesus is God

Jesus Is God “For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form.” Colossians 2:9 by John MacArthur Imagine Philip, standing there staring Christ in the face and asking Him to show him God....

Why do other versions leave this out “but by every word of God.” Luke 4:4 KJV?

The phrase "but by every word of God" in Luke 4:4 appears in the King James Version (KJV) but is omitted in many modern translations like the NIV, ESV, NASB, etc. This difference is due to...

Should a Christian believe posts that use the New World Translation (NWT) as proof text?

While reading some posts on message boards, I notice the NWT being used as proof texts. Beware of this as it is from false teachers (Matthew 7:15). A Christian should not believe the New World...

The Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Danger of Itching Ears

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the...

How do you as a Christian reconcile God’s omniscience with verses like Gen 18:21, Gen 22:12, and Deut 13:3?

Reconciling God's omniscience—the belief that He knows everything, past, present, and future—with verses like Genesis 18:21, Genesis 22:12, and Deuteronomy 13:3, which seem to suggest God is...

How does Satan deceive people into thinking they can not understand the bible?

Satan deceives people into thinking they cannot understand the Bible by using several strategies, all of which are seen in Scripture. His goal is to keep people from the truth that leads to...

What are the biblical instances where God’s mercy reached its limits?

The Bible presents God's mercy as vast and enduring, but there are instances where His patience and mercy reach a limit, leading to judgment. Here are some key examples: 1. The Great Flood (Genesis...

Do you have a list of JW doctrines that don’t coincide with the Bible?

The Holy Bible warns us NUMEROUS times that no one is to change Gods words-and those who do will be taken from the book of life. ” John 1:1 K.J.V: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was...

Truth or Terror: The Biblical Reality of Apostasy

For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord,...

You Don’t Have to Answer Everyone: Jesus Didn’t Either

When Jesus Said Enough Is Enough: Why We Don’t Answer Every Attack. Luke 20:8 says, “So Jesus said to them, ‘Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.’” To understand this, we...

Do Pharisees Still Exist Today?

By the Bible’s standard, yes, they do. They may not wear robes or go by that name anymore, but the spirit of the Pharisees is alive and active today. If you want to see an example, click here. In...

Why Did a Demon-Possessed Girl Preach the Truth About Paul and Silas?

She followed Paul and us, crying out, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to you the way of salvation.” ~ Acts 16:17 Here’s something wild from Acts 16 that most people...

Does One Person’s Faith Save the Whole Family?

Acts 16 records one of the more exciting chapters in the New Testament. This one takes place in a Philippian jail. The jailer had just concluded all his prisoners had escaped due to the earthquake....

If love never confronts sin, never guards truth, and never warns of danger… is it really love at all?

When “Love” Becomes a Lie If love never confronts sin, never guards truth, and never warns of danger… is it really love at all? “Love” is the most powerful word in the room. And right now, it is the...

One Day Too Late: The Warning We Can’t Ignore

“Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;” ~ Isaiah 55:6 We are living in a generation that’s information overloaded, distracted by noise, and busy chasing things that...

What is a “Push-button salvation”?

There are no push-button salvation options. "Push-button salvation" is a common term, often used critically, to describe the idea that salvation (being saved from sin and eternal punishment) can be...

From Warning to Wrath: Proverbs’ Urgent Cry

I have been calling you, inviting you to come, but you would not listen. You paid no attention to me. You have ignored all my advice and have not been willing to let me correct you. So when...

Not so Easy Believism

Think About It So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple. ~ Luke 14:33 Wow. I read this passage again today as I continue through the New Testament...

Why Forgiveness Matters in a World Consumed by Rage and Hate

We live in the age of rage. Rage is the default setting of our society. Turn on the news and you will see it. Scroll through social media and you will feel it. Anger is the anthem of our generation....

Expose, Don’t Enable

Bible Study, Witnessing Online

“Rescue those being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter.” ~ Proverbs 24:11 You are driving at night on a two-lane blacktop through a mountain pass. The road is winding and the countryside is beautiful but unlit. As you travel along,...

The Danger of Calling Evil Good – Assassinations and Murders

Bible Study, In The News, Questions?

Do you see the Lie of “Peace” That’s Destroying America? In light of all that is going on in our world right now, we must ask ourselves the difficult question, “What kind of peace are we pursuing?” The Bible is clear on this: silence in the face of sin is not peace,...

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