Category: Faith & Bible
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Did Jesus Ever Claim to Be God?
People say Jesus never claimed to be God and the church made the idea up later. Look at four times Jesus made himself equal with God, and how his own enemies understood him.
Where Did Jesus Go Between His Death and Resurrection?
Jesus died on a cross on Friday and rose from the dead on Sunday. So where was he on Saturday? Here’s what the Bible says about paradise, “he descended into hell,” and the spirits in prison.
Is Jesus Really God?
Was Jesus just a good teacher, or is he really God? Look at what Jesus claimed about himself, what he did that only God can do, and why his earliest followers, devout Jews, worshiped him as Lord.
Who Is Michael the Archangel?
Michael is one of only two angels named in the Bible. Here’s what Daniel, Jude, and Revelation reveal about this mighty archangel, his battles with Satan, and why he isn’t Jesus.
Are Ghosts Real?
Haunted houses and ghost stories are everywhere, but what does the Bible actually say? Here’s what happens when people die, what might explain ghostly encounters, and how to respond without fear.
Is There an Unseen World of Spirits?
Is the spirit world real or just folklore? From Elisha’s chariots of fire to Jesus’ authority over evil spirits, here’s what the Bible reveals about the unseen world and how to live in Christ’s victory.
Can Satan Read Your Mind?
Worried the devil can hear your thoughts? Scripture says God alone knows every heart. Here’s what Satan can and can’t do with your mind, and how to stand firm in God’s peace.
Is Satan the Same as Lucifer?
Most Christians call Satan Lucifer, but the Bible never does. Here’s where the name comes from, what Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28 say, and why Jesus is the true morning star.
Who Were the Nephilim?
The Nephilim of Genesis 6 have sparked centuries of debate. Were they the children of fallen angels or powerful human rulers? Here’s what the Bible actually says and why it matters.
Is Being Tempted a Sin?
Feeling tempted doesn’t mean you’ve sinned. Discover where the Bible draws the line between temptation and sin, whether God tempts us, and what to do when temptation hits.
What Is Prevenient Grace?
God doesn’t wait for us to find him. Prevenient grace is the Wesleyan teaching that God’s grace goes before us, awakening sin-dulled hearts so we can respond to Jesus. Here’s what it means and why Christians debate it.
Does Knowing the Bible Automatically Make You Spiritually Mature?
You can know a lot of Bible verses and still struggle to live them out. Discover the real difference between biblical knowledge and spiritual maturity, and simple ways to move from knowing to doing.
Did Ezekiel Predict Alexander the Great’s Destruction of Tyre 250 Years in Advance?
More than 250 years before Alexander the Great conquered Tyre, Ezekiel described a city’s destruction, including stones and timber thrown into the sea. Discover the remarkable historical connection and what this prophecy teaches about God’s sovereignty.
Did Zechariah Predict Jesus’ Triumphal Entry 500 Years Before It Happened?
More than 500 years before Jesus entered Jerusalem, Zechariah described a humble king riding on a donkey. Discover how Jesus deliberately fulfilled this remarkable Old Testament prophecy and what it reveals about the kind of king he came to be.
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