None of us like suffering. When violence or famine strikes a country, when fires, hurricanes or drought threaten our communities, when a loved one is in a serious accident, when a child is born with a disability, when we are sick, something deep within us cries, “No!” And we may wonder, “God, if you really …
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37112 Sin and God’s Love
Have you ever felt trapped in sin—like there seemed to be no way out? Have you done something so terrible you think God can never forgive you or love you? Do you sometimes feel like you are irreparably bad and that change is impossible? I once felt and thought this way, but now I understand …
32901 God’s Plan for You
“For we are his creative work, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we can do them.” —Ephesians 2:10 In the quiet assurance of Scripture, we discover a profound truth: each life is not the result of chance, but the deliberate masterpiece of a loving Creator. God has …
32292 El
El is an ancient Semitic word for deity. In English, it will be translated as “god.” El is not a name. It refers to a divine being. So, YHWH (Yahweh/Jehovah) is the name of the Jewish el (deity) whom we call God in English. Elohim is technically the plural form of eloah, another word for …
32293 Names of Jesus
The following is a list of names by which Jesus is called in the New Testament. The list is not exhaustive. As you read the Bible, make your own list of the names and titles by which Jesus is called. What do these names and titles mean to you and to the world? Christ (Messiah) …
32712 The Kingdom of God
Jesus frequently spoke about the kingdom of God or the kingdom of heaven. It appears throughout the New Testament. Jesus ushered in the kingdom of God. What is the kingdom of God? A kingdom is a domain ruled by a monarch. God is the King of all kings and Lord of lords. So, the kingdom …
32905 Understanding God’s Eternal Plan
To better understand God’s will for your life, you must see how your life fits into the big picture of God’s eternal master plan. We must learn to make choices for our lives within the timeline of eternity. As we learn about God’s plan for his world, we can hold on to the promise of …
32510 Renewing the Mind for Transformation
“Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God—what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.” —Romans 12:2 In a world that pulls relentlessly at our thoughts and affections, the Lord invites us into something …
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37201 Hope Begins with a New Relationship
Whether its financial pressures, broken relationships, political upheaval, or something else – the future looks dim. But God wants to lift you out of your depression and despair. He wants you to experience peace, confidence and joy. God is able to change your life for the better. He has the power, the desire, and the …
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37233 Feeling Confused?
Are you feeling confused about your situation? Maybe you’re just not sure what to do when life seems so crazy and unpredictable? Is God still there? And if he is, why isn’t he showing you the way…? Wait! Stop everything! While it is very easy to fall into this trap of doubt, remember it is …