The resurrection of the dead is a major doctrine in the Bible that refers to God raising deceased believers to eternal life. This event is closely tied to the second coming of Jesus Christ. While the exact timing of the resurrection is not revealed, Scripture provides some key details about when it will happen. At the Last Day Jesus repeatedly connected the resurrection to a future point He called the “last day.” For example, He stated, “This is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in Him should have eternal life,…
Author: Matt Primack
Having the mind of Christ means thinking and acting as Jesus would in our daily lives. It involves surrendering our own thoughts and desires to God’s will and aligning our mindset with His. This transformation happens gradually through the renewing of our minds by studying Scripture, prayer, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and putting Christ’s teachings into practice. Here are some key principles for developing the mind of Christ: Renew your mind through studying Scripture The Bible says “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may…
The conscience is an important concept in the Bible that refers to a person’s inner sense of right and wrong. According to the Bible, God has written His law on every human heart and given us an inner moral compass to discern between righteousness and sin (Romans 2:14-15). Here is an overview of what the Bible teaches about the conscience: The conscience convicts us of sin The conscience bears witness to God’s moral law that is innately understood by all people. When we go against our conscience and do something wrong, it creates feelings of guilt, shame, and self-condemnation (Romans…
The new commandment that Jesus gave his disciples is recorded in John 13:34-35 (ESV): “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” This commandment to love one another was given by Jesus on the night before his crucifixion. It came after he washed his disciples’ feet, demonstrating his love and service towards them. Though loving others was not a completely new concept, Jesus’ commandment had…
Discovering and growing in faith can be a challenging journey filled with ups and downs. There are seasons when God seems close and real, and other times when He feels distant or silent. What causes these spiritual highs and lows? Why is it sometimes so hard to find and follow God? Here are some potential reasons that finding God can be difficult at times: 1. We are distracted by the cares of this world It’s easy to become consumed by the demands of everyday life – work, family, responsibilities, problems, entertainment, technology, etc. Our schedules fill up, we get busy,…
Unconfessed sin can have serious consequences in a believer’s life. Here is an overview from Scripture of the dangers and consequences of unconfessed sin: 1. It hinders our relationship with God Unconfessed sin damages our fellowship with God. When we harbor sin in our hearts and refuse to confess it, we distance ourselves from God: “Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.” (Isaiah 59:1-2) Sin…
The ethnicity and skin color of Jesus Christ is a topic that has been debated throughout history. The Bible itself does not explicitly state the skin color or racial identity of Jesus. However, by analyzing the historical and biblical evidence, we can come to some conclusions about Jesus’ likely appearance. Many scholars believe Jesus was likely of Middle Eastern descent and would have looked like a modern day person from that region. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, grew up in Nazareth, and ministered throughout ancient Israel and Judea (Matthew 2:1, Luke 2:4, John 1:46). Genetically and ethnically, he would have…
This is a complex issue that many Christians wrestle with. There are several factors that contribute to some Christians being pro-life on abortion but supportive of the death penalty and war. Sanctity of Life A key belief for many Christians is the sanctity of human life, which holds that all human life is sacred and created by God (Genesis 1:27). This forms the basis for Christian opposition to abortion, which is seen as destroying innocent human life. However, the sanctity of life doctrine does not necessarily preclude Christians from supporting the death penalty or war. The key distinction made is…
The question of whether faith in God is “religulous”, meaning ridiculous or absurd, is one that has been debated for centuries. Those who do not believe in God often claim that having faith in something unseen and unproven is foolishness. However, the Bible presents a very different perspective on faith. First, it is important to understand what biblical faith actually is. Faith is not blind belief or wishful thinking. True saving faith, according to the Bible, is belief in the truths of Scripture and trust in the promises of God (Hebrews 11:1). It is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-9),…
Angst is a feeling of deep anxiety, apprehension, or dread about the state of one’s life. It often involves a sense of inner turmoil, restlessness, or dissatisfaction. The Bible has much to say about overcoming anxiety and finding inner peace through faith in God. God understands our struggles The Bible makes it clear that God understands the struggles we face in life. Jesus himself experienced great angst before his crucifixion, sweating drops of blood in the Garden of Gethsemane as he anticipated what was to come (Luke 22:44). The writer of Hebrews notes that Jesus is able to sympathize with…