[This is a business development series] If you don’t sort out your thinking and philosophy, ruinous mental processes will hold you down in business. You’ve got to free your imagination. Faith cannot function without imagination. There are three religious idols that militate against attainment in business: the idol of religiosity, the idol of a Read more about Business Development (Part 1): Idols of the Mind[…]
The phrase “thorn in the flesh” came from one of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians – 2 Corinthians 12:7: “Therefore so that I would not become arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me…” There are several speculations in Christiandom about what this thorn in the flesh is. Some posit it is a Read more about What Was Paul’s Thorn In The Flesh?[…]
What makes Christianity unique relative to other religions of the world is the agency of Jesus Christ. Everything the Christian has comes THROUGH JESUS. “IN HIM (Jesus) we have redemption – deliverance and salvation THROUGH HIS BLOOD, the remission, forgiveness of our offences, shortcomings and trespasses, in accordance with the riches and the generosity of Read more about What Does It Mean To Be A Castaway?[…]
The phrase, “spew you out” in the question at hand came from the Book of Revelation. This is the full text: “To the angel in the church in Laodicea write the following: “This is the solemn pronouncement of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator of God’s creation: I know your deeds, that Read more about Will God Spew Out Lukewarm Christians?[…]
First let’s distinguish the fact that we can pray to God in any state we find ourselves in, even in the bathroom. The topic in issue is not about praying in the shower, it is about ritualistically stripping naked to pray. Some believe this makes a prayer potent, especially when it comes to invoking curses Read more about Is Praying Naked More Effective?[…]
The subject of divorce and remarriage is one of the most tendentious issues in Christianity. Nothing inflames passions more. In his discourse on divorce and remarriage in Matthew 5 & Matthew 19, Jesus made specific references to the law of Moses. The Pharisees did too. Therefore a disquisition on divorce and remarriage without a historical Read more about Can A Christian Divorce And Remarry?[…]
According to the Catholic Encyclopaedia by newadvent.org, purgatory is “a place or condition of temporal punishment for those who, departing this life in God’s grace, are, not entirely free from venial faults, or have not fully paid the satisfaction due to their transgressions.” By the Decree of the Union drawn up by the Council of Florence Read more about Is There Purgatory?[…]
In Ephesians 4:11-12 (NLT) Paul wrote as follows: “Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” In other words the apostles, prophets, Read more about Why Are There Many Churches But Little Impact On Society?[…]
One of the most fundamental questions in life is the simple question, What is it? It was a question that confronted the Israelites in the desert of Sin when God rained down angel food from Heaven. What is it they asked, hence the name manna. Manna means, What is it! The Church faces the same Read more about Citizen Action (Part 2)[…]
I am going to tell you a parable. I will facilitate the construction of the edifice of our instruction from an apologue. May the God who opens ears and eyes open our hearts and grant us comprehension. Story, story… There is a nation called Garinja. Some say it is the landmass composed of the remnant Read more about Citizen Action (Part 1)[…]
People get confused about the dichotomy of concept between the Old and New Testaments. The central pillar of the Old Testament is the Law of Moses. The spirit of the Mosaic law and the New Testament are not the same and it is very important to differentiate the two. In conception the Old Testament is Read more about Can A Christian Play Lottery?[…]
A precise understanding of the Bible is required for a successful Christian walk. It’s why the Bible enjoins us to rightly divide the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15) The Amplified translation says we must correctly analyse the Word of Truth. Restitution is a very big subject in certain Christian circles. Unfortunately many people have Read more about Do I Have To Do Restitution For My Past Mistakes?[…]