Tag: reason
Why Do Christians Pray? (Here are six reasons)
Why do Christians pray? The short answer is that Christians pray because they have faith. But since you probably knew that, let me offer a more thorough explanation. Honestly, there are probably innumerable reasons why Christians pray. Christianity is a relationship with GOD through Jesus Christ. Amazingly, the almighty Creator and Sustainer of the universe…
Why Do Christians Fast? (Here are six common reasons)
Why do Christians fast? It’s a simple question with multiple potential answers. In short, it depends. Below are six common reasons. But first, a couple of observations:
Biblical Baptism, Part 13 (Does it Matter Why You’re Baptized?)
From GOD’s perspective, does it make a difference why a person is baptized? Or, does He simply care that the person was baptized, regardless of the reason? Welcome to part 13 of my biblical baptism series. These posts build on each other. If you need to catch up, here are links to the previous posts:…
Biblical Baptism, Part 9 (Is baptism a public demonstration of faith?)
Is Christian baptism intended to be a public demonstration of faith? It’s what many claim is GOD’s purpose for baptism. Let’s see what the Scriptures teach. Welcome to part 9 of my biblical baptism series. These posts build on each other. If you need to catch up, here are links to the previous posts: Download series…
Five Keys to Unlocking GOD’s Will
The following short reminder was given to me in a company meeting last week by Jay Wolf, pastor of First Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL. One of the most often asked questions is: “What is God’s will for my life?” The 5 Keys: Prayer Mark 1:35 Philippians 4:6-7 GOD’s Word Psalm 119:105 Joshua 1:8 Counselors Proverbs…
May 20 – Self-control, Patience and Tempers
Reading Self-control – Prov. 25:28; 29:11 Rashness – Prov. 20:25; 21:5; 25:8; 29:20 Temper and Patience – Prov. 12:16; 14:16-17; 14:29; 15:18; 16:32; 19:11, 19; 22:24-25; 29:8, 22 Drunkenness and gluttony – Prov. 20:1; 23:19-21, 29-35 Adultery – Prov. 5:1-23; 6:20-35; 7:1-27; 22:14 Prostitution – Prov. 23:26-28; 29:3 Devotional There are countless critically-important teachings contained…
March 4 – Obey Whether You Understand or Not
Reading Lev. 11:46-47 Deut. 14:3-5 Lev. 11:4-23, 41-45, 24-38; 20:25-26; 11:39-40 Deut. 14:21a Lev. 17:15-16 Ex. 22:31 Lev. 17:10-14; 7:22-25 Ex. 23:19b Devotional In today’s reading GOD gave the Israelites a list of animals they could not eat. GOD said that eating them or touching their dead carcass would cause them to be unclean until evening. GOD told the…
January 24 – For This Purpose
Reading Ex. 9:1-11:10 Devotional Thus far, GOD had sent six plagues upon the Egyptians and each time Pharaoh had asked Moses to stop the plague and he would allow the children of Israel to leave. Six times Pharaoh then hardened his heart and changed his mind. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Rise early in…