I have asked God to forgive me, but how do I forgive myself? I have many regrets, but my greatest is the loss of my marriage and family because of my poor choices, I’ve asked God to forgive me, but how do I forgive myself? I want to speak to you sincerely and directly. I…
Can believers watch movies with demonic characters? My wife likes to watch movies. Some of these movies involve characters like Lucifer and his demons. Is it ok to watch them? She says, “It’s only a movie.” First, I don’t think there is a universal answer for every Christian on this, saying what is permitted or…
To whom does the devil accuse us? To whom does the devil accuse us? Are feelings of guilt and accusation from the devil? Revelation 12:10 – Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the…
How should we handle differing opinions within a Bible study group? My husband and I partake in a Bible study on Sundays with my niece and her husband. Lately, they have been sharing insights such as that the law doesn’t apply to those who put their faith in Christ, that the Lord’s Prayer is not…
Desculpas não vão funcionar Por fim veio o que tinha recebido um talento e disse: ‘Eu sabia que o senhor é um homem severo, que colhe onde não plantou e junta onde não semeou. Por isso, tive medo, saí e escondi o seu talento no chão. Veja, aqui está o que lhe pertence’. (Mateus 25:24-25)…
Le Scuse Non Funzioneranno Infine venne anche colui che aveva ricevuto un solo talento e disse: “Signore, io sapevo bene che tu sei un uomo aspro, che mieti dove non hai seminato e raccogli dove non hai sparso; perciò ho avuto paura e sono andato a nascondere il tuo talento sotto terra; ecco te lo…
He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” (Matthew 26:39) After His last supper with the disciples, Jesus went to a garden known as Gethsemane. The name means…
Does Calvary Chapel Blend Calvinism and Arminianism? I have been reading the Calvary Chapel statement of faith and also Chuck Smith’s book on Calvinism and Arminianism. Am I correctly understanding that Calvary seems to take a blended approach to these two doctrines which can sometimes be contradictory? The quick answer is yes. Some people would…
Should Christians Follow Their Heart or God’s Word? I recently heard that as Christians we are not to follow our heart. Is it true that as believers, we are not to follow our hearts? We often hear people give this advice. First, we look to God’s word. We look to God’s word fundamentally for the…
Can Faith and Science Be Balanced? I come from a background of faith (which I strongly stand on) and a rejection of science. Sometimes I struggle wondering if my passion in the field of science could be wrong. How can one balance faith and science? I don’t have any problem balancing faith and science. I…
Does the Bible Offer a Solution for Burnout? Galatians 6:9 says to not grow weary doing good. How can I do that (and everything else) from a place of complete burnout? Does the bible address burnout? If you want an example of burnout, one potential place to look for it is Elijah. After his victory…
Did Jesus Come to Save My Body or Soul? I thought that my body is mortal, and my soul and spirit are immortal (Jesus came to save my soul). I heard recently that our body and soul are one, and that Jesus came to save our bodies. Thoughts? First of all, it’s not quite true…