We were asked if a comprehensive chronology of biblical events might be possible. While we appreciate the effort it would take to complete such a chronology, we find it impossible to agree that the dates would be valid. In fact, we find it difficult to believe that creating an accurate, comprehensive chronology of scriptural events is even possible (it would be based largely on supposition). We encourage intensive studying of the Bible, but we also encourage Christians to give priority to doing God’s will and practice loving people rather than spending a majority of time increasing knowledge of Biblical facts that may not deepen our relationship with God or others.
Category: Christian Living
Is It Better to Know or to Do?
As Christians, we love to study. We want to know God’s Word. We spend time in it. And this is exactly what we should do. But for many, the Christian life stops there. There’s not a whole lot of doing. We need to be not only hearers, but doers. We need to take our knowledge and engage with others.
To Tell or Not to Tell
Sometimes we wonder. Should I tell my spouse this? Should I tell her that? What will happen if I tell him this secret? Sometimes guilt causes us to believe we should spill our guts. But what if spilling our guts will devastate the person we’re telling? Should we tell them anyway?
How to React When We Feel Abandoned by God
Recently a reader sent in a question about feeling disconnected from God. The person felt that God and His Holy Spirit had abandoned them–that God had turned them over to a reprobate mind. How should we react when we feel separated from God? How can we reconnect? Does God really ever abandon people?
God Left Me — Why Has He Forsaken Me?
God Forgives
A reader recently sent us a question about God’s forgiveness. He states:
I always end up feeling guilty once I sin and repent because I can’t believe that God really does forgive me when I know I did it on purpose. Doesn’t He get tired of me continually asking to be forgiven for the same thing over and over again? I find it so incredibly hard to believe that He really does forgive me . . .
A Word from God
Sometimes, as believers, we want a word from the Holy Spirit. We want to hear His voice leading us. We want guidance. And when we’re being bombarded with life’s trials, we especially want and desire such a word of guidance.
Addicted to Pornography–Is There a Way Out?
So many people write to us about their seemingly hopeless addiction to pornography. Our advice? Take control of it. You are not a slave nor are you a prisoner. You are fully in control of what you do and what you think about. It starts with training the mind. Read the Word. Pray. Memorize Scripture. Think on things that are holy. If one focuses on the things of Jesus Christ, thoughts of illicit sex and pornography will slowly recede.
Dealing with Bad Theology
It’s hard to respond appropriately when we hear obviously bad theology! What’s the best way to deal with it when someone’s way out in left field?
Be at Peace with Everyone
Hebrews 12:14 seems to say that we should be at peace with everyone. Then it seems to say that unless we do so, we won’t see God. This confuses me because I don’t know how I can possibly seek reconciliation with all the people I have wronged over the years. Can I send letters? Should I go in person?
Where Is the Holy Spirit?
What does it mean when we can’t feel the Holy Spirit? What does it mean when we read His Word and pray constantly but feel nothing? Does this mean God’s Spirit is absent?