A Christian life coach is someone who provides guidance and support to help clients grow in their Christian faith and live according to biblical principles. Life coaching within a Christian context relies on scripture as the authority for direction and change. But is having a “Christian life coach” a biblically sound idea? Let’s explore what the Bible says. The Role of a Christian Life Coach A Christian life coach serves as an accountability partner, mentor, and source of godly counsel for clients wishing to develop a deeper connection with God. Common services a Christian life coach may provide include: Helping…
Author: Emma Price
In Genesis 16, we read the story of Hagar, Sarah’s Egyptian servant. Sarah was unable to have children, so she told Abraham to have a child with Hagar. When Hagar became pregnant, she began to despise her mistress Sarah. Sarah then dealt harshly with Hagar, and Hagar fled into the wilderness (Genesis 16:1-6). An angel of the Lord found Hagar by a spring of water in the wilderness and told her to return to Sarah and submit to her. The angel also told her that her offspring would be greatly multiplied. In response, Hagar “called the name of the Lord…
The Bible Project is an online resource that aims to make the biblical story and themes accessible through animated videos, podcasts, blogs, study notes, and more. It was founded in 2014 by Tim Mackie and Jon Collins with the goal of helping people engage with and understand the overarching narrative of the Bible. At the core of The Bible Project is a series of short, engaging animated videos that overview books of the Bible, major biblical themes, and important biblical terms. These videos use visual metaphors, infographics, and humor to convey complex ideas about the Bible in easily digestible ways.…
The Bible teaches that believers in Christ will one day judge angels. This remarkable truth is found in 1 Corinthians 6:3 which says, “Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more matters pertaining to this life!” To understand what this means, we first need to explore some context. Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to address several issues that had surfaced in the church at Corinth. In chapter 6, Paul rebukes the Corinthians for taking their disputes before unbelievers in secular courts. He reminds them that saints will one day judge the world and angels, so they should…
The scientific method is the systematic approach scientists take to acquire knowledge and understanding about the natural world. It involves making observations, forming hypotheses, designing experiments to test those hypotheses, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and refining hypotheses as new evidence emerges. Though the Bible does not explicitly describe or mandate the scientific method per se, several principles and approaches aligned with the scientific method can be found in Scripture. Observing and Studying God’s Creation The Bible encourages the careful observation and study of God’s creation. Psalms 19:1 states that “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above…
The Bible teaches that blood is sacred because it represents life. This principle is first introduced in Genesis 9:4, where God tells Noah, “But you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood.” The instruction not to consume blood is repeated in the laws God gives to Moses for the Israelites in Leviticus 17:14: “For the life of every creature is its blood: its blood is its life.” There are a few key reasons why blood is so significant in the Bible: 1. Blood represents life Leviticus 17:11 states, “For the life of the flesh is in…
The Book of Revelation contains some of the most vivid and complex imagery in all of Scripture. Among the mysterious symbols are three sets of sevens – the seven seals, the seven trumpets, and the seven bowls. These three series of judgments portray God’s wrath being poured out on the earth in response to the prayers of the martyrs for justice and vengeance (Revelation 6:9-11). The Seven Seals (Revelation 6-8) The seven seals contain visions that John was commanded to write down (Revelation 10:4). As each seal on the scroll is opened, a new judgment or tribulation is unleashed. First…
The verse “Cleanse your hands, you sinners” comes from James 4:8 in the Bible. Here is the full verse: “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” (James 4:8 ESV) This verse contains an important exhortation for Christians about the need for spiritual cleansing and purity. In order to properly understand this verse, it is helpful to look at the broader context of the passage in James 4. Context of James Chapter 4 James chapter 4 deals heavily with the topics of worldliness, heavenly wisdom, pride,…
A canticle is a hymn or song of praise taken from biblical texts other than the Psalms. The term comes from the Latin word “canticulum” meaning “little song.” Canticles have been an important part of Christian liturgy and worship since the early church. There are several canticles that appear in the Bible itself. The three most well-known are the Song of Moses (Exodus 15), the Song of Mary (Luke 1:46-55), also known as the Magnificat, and the Song of Zechariah (Luke 1:68-79), also known as the Benedictus. These scriptural canticles continue to be used in liturgical worship today. The Song…
Ephesians 6:10 says, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.” This verse comes in the context of Paul’s teaching on spiritual warfare and the full armor of God. But what does it mean specifically to “be strong in the Lord”? Let’s explore this important idea. Be Empowered by God’s Strength To “be strong in the Lord” first means that we are to rely on and be empowered by God’s strength, not our own. Often when the Bible uses the language of being “strong” it is in reference to God imparting strength to His people.…