There is a war that has been raging for thousands of years. You will not read about it in your local newspaper: CNN, ABC, and NBC will not be bringing the updates to your living room. The world tries to ignore it, but truly you are on one side or the other.
What is a conviction? One person says that it is no more than a personal opinion. Others define it as those things for which you would be willing to die; all else is a preference. Some teach that convictions are based on direct scriptural teaching. Others teach that convictions are not even scriptural. Why all the confusion? What is a good biblical approach to the concept of convictions? Let us see if we can make any sense out of it all.
Abiding in Christ is for all believers but it is especially important for those who minister to others. What is it? How do we practice this abiding? Do you abide in Christ?
If you are continually strapped financially and are sick and tired of it, God has help for you. Here are some practical Bible precepts of financial management.
Have you allowed the seed to take root in your heart? Have you trusted in Jesus Christ (who died for your sins on the cross and arose from the dead to give you eternal life) as your personal Saviour? If so, are you bearing fruit for Him?
Are you able to concentrate on the task at hand? Jesus expected His disciples to have this trait.
Are instruments allowed in the worship service? What should be the purpose of the music in a worship service? All of this and more is covered in this article.
