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What Does the Old Testament Book of Ezra Tell Us about Revival?
The Old Testament speaks about revival several times, mostly in the book of Ezra's account of Israel rebuilding Jerusalem. So can we learn anything from Ezra's words?
Lori Stanley Roeleveld
Why Do Some People Not Turn to God Until Later in Life?
We all want our relatives to find faith before it's too late, but some don't make that choice until later in life. Why is this?
Annette Griffin
Why Can it Be Hard to Understand the Bible?
The Bible can be confusing to those who have yet to give their hearts over to Jesus because loving him reveals a deeper meaning. Real love starts with knowing Christ Jesus, not just as a great teacher, but as Savior and King.
Does a Person Have to Do Anything to Stay Saved?
A person who does not accept Christ is not saved. A person who does accept Christ is saved for eternity. No one can take that person away from God’s love, security, and protection. A believer becomes a child of God.
Randy DeVaul
How Is Joy a Fruit of the Spirit?
We rejoice in the Lord by focusing and seeing things about the Lord that cause joy to rise up in our hearts. That is the work of the Holy Spirit and the forming characteristic of joy in His fruit that grows within us.
Randy DeVaul
What Does it Mean to Lament? Definition and Bible Meaning
What does it mean to lament? Have any of us felt such deep sorrow at some point in our lives? Is our lamenting or has our lamenting been based upon a deep regret of personal past sins, wrongdoings, or transgressions?
Chris Swanson
What Is Tribulation? Bible Meaning and Significance
What is the meaning and significance of tribulation in the Bible? Discover what we can learn from scripture about the trials and tribulations of this world.
Christianity.com Editorial Staff
Where Does Revelation Say 'Behold a Pale Horse'?
Many images in Revelation had special meaning for the people John wrote to—but also ideas that matter to believers today. How can we explore the verse "behold a pale horse" and apply its meaning to our lives today?
Britt Mooney
What Does the Hymn 'Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling' Teach Us Today?
What does the hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” tell us about calling? Who wrote it, and why does it remain so powerful today?
Laura Lee Leathers
7 Myths about Heaven That Are Not Biblical
We shouldn’t trust the world’s idea of heaven anyway, but what about those of us who follow Jesus? With biblical literacy lacking more and more in our society, what do we know about the biblical idea of heaven? Here are seven myths about heaven...
Britt Mooney
No, it’s Not Time to Quit ‘Quiet Time’
Let’s not quit quiet time. Let’s avoid demanding that it accomplish something it’s not designed to accomplish. Let’s avoid privatizing our spiritual lives and commit to ensuring that our personal study of Scripture takes place within the community...
Chase Krug
What Is the Definition of Prayer?
Jesus taught His disciples and followers that prayer takes persistence. He taught them to ask, seek, and knock. The early church “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42).
David Sanford
What Is Evangelism?
Evangelism, which is spreading the gospel, is important to Jesus. As the Bible tells us, Jesus came so that we may live. Jesus wants everyone to know this truth so they, too, can be part of God’s holy kingdom.
Jessica Brodie
25 Quotes to Help us Rediscover the Awe of God’s Timing
May these quotes about God’s timing, from the Bible and history, restore our awe of time and space—and revive our hope in the one who holds eternity in His hand.
Annette Griffin
When Is Jesus Coming Back? Is it Soon?
Jesus warned his followers, “stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming” (Matthew 24:42). So is Jesus coming back soon?
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
The Meaning and Purpose of the Romans Road to Salvation
Discover the Bible story of the Romans Road to salvation and its meaning. What must we do to ensure our salvation to heaven?
Rhonda Stoppe
What Does Scripture Say about Revival?
Every time a revival happens, Christians wonder, "is it genuine?" and "will this lead to real long-lasting change?" Both are great questions and fortunately the Bible provides answers.
Rodney Harrier
10 Prayers for Revival
We not only seek revival, we should pray for it... but what kind of revival should we pray for? These prayers for revival look at this question from different angles, from praising God to recognizing our flaws.
Lori Stanley Roeleveld
Misplacing Our Worship on Golden Calves
Christians, churches, and church leaders today may not worship golden calves or another kind of obvious idol, but we are just as guilty of losing our focus on what matters and placing it on that which God gave us to help us in our worship.
Robert Hampshire
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