Does Scripture ever teach baptism before belief? If it doesn’t, what does that say about infant baptism?
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Will God Forgive Homosexual Behavior?
I checked out gay porn then started fantasizing about men then, unfortunately, I had sex with another man. I feel as if I’m God’s enemy and that He will never forgive me. I regret this action and I’m so lost.
My Friend
This poem by Mike really struck me.
I have two sides. The “old man” and the “new man.” Sometimes, in moments of weakness, my sinful nature wins out. How I wish I could send that “friend” away for good.
Rendani’s Testimony
I was raised in a Christian household, and thus believed I knew God. I lived to please myself and lived my life the way I thought would make me the happiest. I had my own townhouse, as to not live at home. I limited my interaction with others, as to not be inconvenienced. I lived with my boyfriend, a statement of independence (my confession to my fear of marriage) and unknowingly to me, my declaration of unworthiness to love. Despite my best attempts at making myself happy, I found myself miserable to the point of depression.
An Accurate Chronology of Scripture
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.
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.
A Mother’s Love
The life of Jesus Christ from his mother’s point of view — told in a poem.
He’s Always There
In times of trouble, in times of need . . . He’s always there. A Christian poem by Monica Ramirez.
Jesus Used Marijuana! I think . . .
Jesus used marijuana! Right? He was anointed with it! Why do you guys have to be so condemning. So judgmental. Why?
Today, everyone seems to have their own understanding of what Jesus did and taught. And if our thoughts could make reality, we would all have a different Jesus. However, no one gets to know a person by imagining what they may be like. We get to know people by reading what they wrote, or reading accurate accounts of what others wrote about them, or by spending time with them. So it is with Jesus.
I am Suffering a Lot!
We don’t always know why God sends trials, but we do know that He does.
No trials are pleasant. And some trials are very great. We must keep our eyes fixed on the hope of the graceo brought to us when Christ is revealed (1 Peter 1:13). Through the darkest days, He will bring us safely through the storms and lead us to glory.