When God finished His work of creation, He looked at all He had made and declared it “very good” (Genesis 1:31). That statement includes the stars, seas, plants, animals, and all the beauty of the world, but one part of creation stood above the rest. Man was made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). That doesn’t mean we look like God physically, because “God is Spirit” (John 4:24). It means mankind is different from the animals. We can reason, choose, love, worship, obey, a

Paul teaches us that there is much we can learn from the Old Testament. Romans 15:4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. I can go to any book in the Old Testament and show you great examples we can follow. We are also given some great wisdom about God and His people. I want you to consider the following Scriptures: Numbers 15:38 "Speak to the children of Israe

Those who teach “faith alone” often quote Romans 5:1: “Therefore, having been justified by faith…” We should not deny this. The Bible plainly teaches justification by faith. The real issue is not whether salvation is by faith, but whether Scripture teaches salvation by a faith separated from repentance, confession, baptism, and obedience to Christ. The issue is not whether we are justified by faith. The issue is whether “justified by faith” means “justified by faith only, b

What should Christians do when the world grows darker? Should we hide from it? Should we become like it? Should we spend all our time condemning it? Jesus gives us a better answer. He calls His people to live in the world, but not like the world. He calls us to be different, not so we can boast, but so we can bless. He calls us to be salt and light. This is not always easy, especially when some have been hurt by the very people who should have helped them grow. Harsh words,