What is the gospel message?

What is the gospel message?

The word ‘gospel’ actually means ‘good news’. But before the good news, there was the bad news of Adam and Eve sinning by disobeying God (Genesis 3:1-24). Sin can be defined as any failure to conform to the moral law of God in act, attitude and nature.  Since all members of the human race are … Lees meer

What should be the focus of Christians on Thanksgiving?

The original thanksgiving celebration was held by the Pilgrim settlers in Massachusetts during their second winter in America in December, 1621. The first winter had killed 44 of the original 102 colonists. At one point their daily food ration was down to five kernels of corn apiece, but then an unexpected trading vessel arrived, swapping … Lees meer

How did sin enter the world?

When God created the earth, it was perfectly good. The first chapter of the Bible tells us: “God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31). However, it is clear that there are also many bad things on earth today. To understand where these comes from, we have to … Lees meer

What does it mean that we are created in the image of God?

What does it mean that we are created in the image of God?

In Genesis 1:27 we are told that man was created in the image of God. What does this mean? What does the Bible say exactly? The book of Genesis records the creation of the world, including man. Let’s list the verses about man being created in God’s image: Genesis 1:26, “Then God said, Let us … Lees meer

Kneel by the cross

What does the Bible say about confession and forgiveness?

When someone has treated another person badly or wrongly, this damages their relationship and brings the wrongdoer into a position of debt to the wronged party. He needs to compensate for the hurt or loss the other person has suffered – for example financially or emotionally. Forgiving the wrongdoer means to give up any claim … Lees meer

What does it mean to love God with your mind?

When Jesus is asked what the most important commandment is, He answers: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (Matthew 22:37). This is a well-known Bible verse. But what does it mean to love God with your mind? Fully devoting yourself … Lees meer

What is sin?

“Sin” is a key concept in the Bible. In short, sin is anything that goes against God’s will – be it words, deeds, or desires.