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…
How to Overcome a Works-Based Mentality with God’s Grace? I find myself slipping into a works-based mentality or focusing on what I’m doing or not doing instead of focusing on God and his goodness. Feeling like if I don’t read or do the things that I should be doing (to basically “force” fruit of the…
Should Christians Rebuke a Works-Based Gospel? In Galatians 2:4, Paul called people false believers for teaching that following the law was needed for salvation. Should Christians today do the same when others teach a works-based gospel? It’s complicated in this way. For example, the rebuke that Paul talks about in Galatians 2 was a rebuke…
How Do Faith and Works Find Common Ground? In Christian teaching, we affirm that we are saved by faith alone, yet the faith that truly saves always produces works. This balance between faith and works forms a powerful common ground for spiritual growth. By exploring how genuine faith naturally generates good deeds, we can better…
Which Bible Translations Should You Avoid? First of all, let’s talk about the Bible translations to avoid. My list of Bible translations to avoid is very short. At the top of the list, in a class by itself, is the New World Translation published by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, properly called the Jehovah’s…
Pronti per il Suo Ritorno Poi, mentre Egli era seduto sul Monte degli Ulivi, i discepoli gli si accostarono in disparte, dicendo: “Dicci, quando avverranno queste cose? E quale sarà il segno della tua venuta e della fine dell’età presente?” (Matteo 24:3) Il martedì della Settimana Santa, Gesù affrontò una lunga giornata di domande ostili da…
Pronto para a Sua volta Tendo Jesus se assentado no monte das Oliveiras, os discípulos dirigiram-se a ele em particular e disseram: “Dize-nos, quando acontecerão essas coisas? E qual será o sinal da tua vinda e do fim dos tempos? ” (Mateus 24:3) Na terça-feira da Semana Santa, Jesus perseverou durante um longo dia de…
Then he who had received the one talent came and said, “Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed. And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.” (Matthew…
Fardos pesados, difíceis de suportar ‘Eles atam fardos pesados e os colocam sobre os ombros dos homens, mas eles mesmos não estão dispostos a levantar um só dedo para movê‑los.’ (Mateus 23:4) Era a última semana do ministério terreno de Jesus, e Ele era odiado e perseguido pelos líderes religiosos entre os judeus. Jesus demonstrou…
Pesanti Fardelli, Difficili da Portare Legano infatti pesi pesanti e difficili da portare, e li mettono sulle spalle degli uomini; ma essi non li vogliono smuovere neppure con un dito. (Matteo 23:4) Era l’ultima settimana del ministero terreno di Gesù, ed Egli era odiato e braccato dai capi religiosi tra gli ebrei. Gesù dimostrò un coraggio…
Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” (Matthew 24:3) On Tuesday of His Passion Week, Jesus persevered through a long day of hostile…
César e Deus E ele lhes perguntou: “De quem é esta imagem e esta inscrição? ” “De César”, responderam eles. E ele lhes disse: “Então, dêem a César o que é de César e a Deus o que é de Deus”. (Mateus 22:20-21) Na terça-feira antes da crucificação, Jesus passou grande parte do dia no…