James 1 teaches that temptation reveals the condition of the heart. Trials can mature faith, but lust can destroy when it is entertained.
Introduction One of the most important questions a Christian can answer is also one of the simplest: Who are you in Christ? What does it actually mean to be saved? What does it mean when Scripture says that you have become a new creature? These are not merely theological questions […]Read more »
David’s harp didn’t stop working. Saul’s heart stopped listening. I’ve often heard people teach that David’s harp “lost its power” because, at first, Saul was refreshed when David played, but later Saul tried to kill him while he was playing the very same harp. I don’t think that’s what Scripture […]Read more »
What the Bible Really Says About the Power of Your Words “Eat the meat and spit out the bones.” It’s an old saying I heard repeatedly growing up. At the time, I didn’t fully understand what it meant, but the people who said it were kind enough to explain it. […]Read more »