Articles tagged: "bible"
1: Does God Cause Disasters?
Bible verses that support the fact that God is in control of the good stuff and the bad stuff.
2: An Angel At The Foot Of My Bed!
I've always believed there were angels on earth, but I never expected to see one standing at the foot of my bed in my hospital room.
3: Boot Camps for Youth Groups
The programs and standards followed by boot camps are firm to provoke obedience. However, in some way the programs are also gentle so that they can reach the level of these troubled teenagers. All the members of the staff of the camp will definitely go down to your kids level to achieve better understanding of his or her personality.
4: Group Activities For Baptist Youth
The Baptist Church has a youth ministry wherein all interested youths can join. The purpose of the Baptist Church is just the same with other churches. They want to teach the youth of today about Christ the Savior. Aside from that, the youth ministry will also teach the members to be disciplined in their faith.
5: How To Open A Youth Center
How can a community open a youth activities center? First and foremost, the community should come up with a plan. The community leaders should be able to identify the right location for the activities center. Most communities are not able to put up an activities center due to budgetary constraints.
6: Christian Youth Leadership Activities
You can instantly see a born leader when you see one. At a very early age, you will notice that a leader shows certain traits like being independent-minded, patient, strong, hardworking, and many other positive traits. However, leadership can be developed. Through the years of continuous study and training, they soon become successful leaders.
7: Group Activities For Church Youth
Youth groups are almost everywhere. You can ask help from your parents so that you can find a local youth group. Why not check out the church nearest your place of residence? Churches usually have a youth group ministry that welcomes all the youth who wants to join. Inquire at the nearest church if they also have a youth group ministry.
8: Group Activities For Christian Youth
Your kids should be a member of a Christian Youth Group so that they are preoccupied after school hours. A lot of youth are busy having fun with their so-called friends. It is very important that as parents, you know the friends of your kids. This way, you can easily tell if they are on the wrong track.
9: Bible - What Is The New Testament
The New Testament records the life of Jesus Christ. It also deals with the early church and the meaning of faith in Jesus. The New Testament was written in Greek, which was widely spoken during the time of Jesus. However, Jesus and His disciples spoke Aramaic.
10: A Vision Check With Jesus
Jesus is all about vision In John 14:6, one of His classic "I am" statements Jesus said, "I am the way
11: Why Christianity Is The Way To God
Why Christianity is the way to know God and how you can be sure that you will go to heaven. Here are the basics on what sets Christianity apart from the other religions of the world.
12: The Greatest Single Bible Prophecy
This article discusses a passage in the Bible that is so amazingly accurate and clearly fulfilled that it can be called the greatest single Bible prophecy.
13: Is There Life on Mars?
Are we alone in the universe or is there life on other planets And perhaps even as close our next door neighbor, the planet Mars
14: The Bible is Not a Book of Rules
The truth is, the Bible is not a book full of rules. It is a story. If you want to be fancy, it is a narrative. The problem for many of us, is that a story, or narrative is so much more subjective than a rule book. This is terrifying to many 'conservative' brethren. But what is so terrifying?
15: Secrets To Reading The Bible
Did you ever wonder why the Bible is so hard to read? It’s simple really. God is looking for people who are willing to pursue Him. The Bible is like a gold mine. Now, if I were to give you a real live gold mine, would you just walk in and pick up the gold? No, of course not. You have to dig for it, but the reward is incredibly valuable. I promise if you dig into the Bible you’ll find secrets FAR more valuable than just gold.
16: Conspiracy Theories From A Biblical Perspective
Introduction Recently I have had a discussion online over the idea of various conspiracy theories that are floating around on the internet The particular theory that came my way basically states that the United States is no longer the United States, and that there are plans to mass imprison people who do not follow along with the U
17: Why Am I Here, In The First Place
Why am I here and what is my purpose? These questions often enter my mind as I reflect on my own life. It seems this is what most people want to know especially when they have just been through a life altering experience. A dramatic human complication that made them question the very existence of life.
18: Some Ways in Which the Bible is Liberal
This article discusses certain Bible passages that are surprisingly liberal when compared with the laws of modern society.
19: The Top Ten Myths About Prayer
Prayer is difficult. Surely God doesn't listen to me. I really don't know how to pray anyway. This prayer myth-busting article answers all those nagging questions and myths about prayer in a simple straight-forward manner and calls all people of the world to action - to prayer.
20: The Biblical Roots Of The 12 Steps
It has often been assumed that the 12 Steps are original ideas brought to humanity through the thought and speech of Bill Wilson The fact that Wilson attributes them to Rev
21: Moses, Ayahuasca, and Entheogens - Plant Spirit Shamanism from the Bible
The world wide media interest in Benny Shanon 's paper about Moses and entheogens, is encouraging us to take a good and hard look at the roots of religions and the notion that they were based on fertility cults, and shamanic practices such as Entheogens (or hallucinogenic) plants as a source of spiritual communion with the universal consciousness, or the mind of God.
22: Moses, Ayahuasca, and the Ten Commandments - Biblical Plant Spirit Shamanism
The world wide media interest in Benny Shanon 's paper about Moses and entheogens, is encouraging us to take a good and hard look at the roots of religions and the notion that they were based on fertility cults, and shamanic practices such as Entheogens (or hallucinogenic) plants as a source of spiritual communion with the universal consciousness, or the mind of God.
23: The Myths Taught Concerning The Separation Of Church And State
The phrase “separation of church and state” has been used so often by courts and other organizations that many believe it to be a part of the First Amendment of the Constitution The phrase, however, is nowhere stated in the Constitution or other founding documents
24: “Love Your Enemies”
The Messiah, He set the example, not only in His Teachings which were The Teachings of "Our Father", but by His Life example as well.
25: How An Audio Bible Will Enhace Your Bible Study
Dramtized Audio Bibles, especially the online downloadable audio Bibles are a new step in the distribution of Bibles and make the Holy Book available for daily studies. Whether you are comapring different Bible versions or preparing for a Bible group, you now can do this much easier with a MP3 audio Bible.
26: Abortion: Legalized Child Sacrifice On The Altar Of Humanism
As if the abortion debate couldn't get any hotter, it most certainly will heat up a few more degrees with a well-respected author 's posit that abortion be criminalized and, that it 's supporters be sent to death row.
27: Christians And Environmental Ethics - A Strange Combination?
You can find very different attitudes towards environment and global warming problem among Christians There are of course Christians who simply do not care and do not see any real connection between their religion and the idea to save the planet
28: The Secret to Your Healing Is In the Word
Many claim that they have prayed and prayed, but nothing happened. Have you been there? I know I have; many times before I discovered the secret.
29: The Book of John and Your Prosperity
Only John 's Gospel presents the concept of the eternal Word of God being made flesh and living in this world among us! It is truly a facinating perspective on the life of Jesus and can truly change your life!
30: Engaging in More Spiritual Conversations
Spiritual conversations are happening all the time and all around us. How do Christians get out of their churches and enter into those conversations more consistently.
31: Creating Thirst in Your Spiritual Conversations
Creating spiritual thirst in our conversations is not hard. These seven practical ideas will help anyone to see the opportunities around them to engage others in eternal dialogs.
32: Essential Skills for Missional Leaders
The church is desperately in need for more missional leaders to rise up in it ranks. Here are four essential skills that help a leader align their churches with God 's mission.
33: Bubbles: Tech, Housing and Gum
In the decades of the 80s and 90s, America found herself at the mercy of economic down turns when bubbles burst. Now as we head for a new year, we find ourselves riding the wave again. Have we learned anything from yesteryear?
34: The Age Of The Human Race
Through the last decades science has struggled to estimate the age of the human race Obviously, evolution would insist this occurred a long time ago, as it would take an incredible span of time for the first human-like creature (the cave man or monkey man) to develop into the sophisticated humans of today
35: Foundational Characteristics of Missional Leaders
Missional Leaders are needed in the church today. Here are four foundational qualities that help a leader align their lives with God 's mission.
36: Comparative Religion Slaughterhouse of the Mind
Warns how college comparative religion professors often undermine the Christian beliefs of students. Exposes the tactic of attempting to equate Christianity with gnosticism. Defines gnosticism and contrasts it with traditional Christianity. Shows how traditional Christianity is vindicated by prophetic fulfillment.
37: How Socrates Influences Our Lives Today
A brief history of the confrontation between Socrates and the Sophist philosophers in ancient Athens. A discussion of the concept of absolute truth contrasting it with modern and postmodern philosophy. Proof that the Bible is the ultimate source of absolute truth.
38: The Bible: Original Text Versus Translations
The original books of the Bible were written in Hebrew (the Old Testament) and Greek (the New Testament) Parts of the books of Daniel and the Gospel of Matthew might have been originally written in Aramaic
39: Legends? Myths? or Word of God?
The Old Testament claims God has spoken directly to man on a number of occasions? What should we make of these stories? Are they myths? legends? ancient fiction? Or could it be, there 's more to it than that? Let 's take a closer look and see what we can find out.
40: What Attracts You
Every now and then some new concept or high tech tool comes along and tantalizes the minds of the multitudes Depending on the magnitude of impact, often what effectively results vary from great strides and changes on personal levels to global scales
41: Christ in You, the Hope of Glory
It is good to take time to meditate on whose you are and who makes your heart His dwelling place. He deserves a heart of thanksgiving and praise for who He is: the Most High."The Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; dwel
42: The First Secret To Learning The Bible
Psst -- there 's a secret to learning the Bible It 's a secret any good Bible teacher, preacher, and pastor knows
43: Battle Prayer To Break A Generational Curse Line
In the realm of spiritual warfare against demonic spirits - one of the ways that demons can enter into a person 's life is through a generational curse line A curse line can be formed out between a parent and a child if that parent has engaged and crossed over into any type of heavier transgression against the Lord
44: The Gospel of Judas - Christianity 's Most Wanted in a New Light
Judas Iscariot is the person who betrayed Jesus Christ and had stood as one of the most hated men in history. That is until the Gospel of Judas came along and shattered all myths. Considered the greatest archaeological find in the last sixty years, the Gospel of Judas has had the Christian worl
45: Iran, $10 Gas and World War 3
Iran is taking advantage of the Iraq situation. The U.S., the largest and most powerful nation in the world, has become bogged down in a war similar to Vietnam. High casualties and we can't stop the insurgents. As stated on CNN -"they come out of nowhere, set bombs and traps, and then disappear
46: Is It Okay for Grown Men to Cry?
At first hearing this most men would say no - "I would never cry - real men don't cry!" We are being programmed into believing that crying is for the weak. All the latest shows imply this. Just look at the soap operas and American Idol - the women are always crying like Paula Abdul, but what ab
47: Meaning-of-Names Code from Adam to Jesus
The meaning of a name was considered very important in bible days. Sometimes the bible itself informs the reader what a name means. Such renowned persons as Adam, Cain, Seth, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and his 12 sons, along with Jesus, all have the meaning of their name explicitly given in th
48: Desert Rain: Karths Story
Karth awakened from a deep sleep and immediately felt a strong sense of urgency overcome his body. What he had experienced could not have been a dream. It was too real, too lifelike. No, it must have been a vision straight from God. In the vision, Karth had been clothed in white and sitting in
49: Gospel Goes Full Circle in Puerto Rico
I am a church pastor in Puerto Rico. One day I was teaching an adult Sunday school class about the importance of evangelism. I explained how effective it is to use the Gospel of John. Just then a woman in the class, 65 years of age, requested a moment to share a testimony. She said that she her
50: Gods Word Stops Aids
The African pastor sighs, looking around at the faces in his community. If there is a place where HIV is tough, he says, it is this place. He hears their stories, their heartaches, on a regular basis. People who have never set foot in a church come to him because they have heard he offers a lis
