We Were Always On His Mind
The doctrine of the Trinity has been with us for more than 1,600 years. Most Christians consider it to be…
We Were Not a Burden (1 Thessalonians 2:9-13)
Paul had been accused of tricking the believers in Thessalonika, of using them just to get support for himself. He…
We Will Live Again! (1 Corinthians 15:12-20)
All in vain? After noting that the gospel includes the news of Jesus’ resurrection, Paul begins to reason: “But if…
We’re Often Asked
Here are GCI’s answers to some frequently asked questions. For additional ones, click here then click on “FAQ.” Who is God?…
Weapons and Warfare in Ancient Israel
By James Moyer, Ph.D., chairman of the Department of Religious Studies, Southwest Missouri State University. The book of Judges describes…
Wedding Ceremony
[Man’s first name] and [woman’s first name], together with their families and friends, appreciate your attendance to share their joy…
What About "Eternal Security"?
The doctrine of eternal security in theological language is referred to as the “perseverance of the saints.” In common expression…
What About "the Rapture"?
The “rapture” is a belief among some Christians about what happens to believers before Jesus’ return in glory. They use…
What About Biblical Prophecy?
The church sees prophecy in the following contexts. First, there is a past aspect to the gospel, in which Christ…
What About Divorce and Remarriage?
To understand the biblical teaching on divorce and remarriage, we should begin with an overview of marriage. God instituted marriage, we…
What About the "Intermediate State"?
The intermediate state is the condition of the dead until the resurrection of the body. Christians hold various viewpoints on…
What About the Ten Commandments and "The Law"?
Some Christians ask: “If the Law is done away, how do we know what God expects of us, and what…
What and Why Healing
Sickness, disease and injuries are among mankind’s greatest foes. Here is God’s message of hope for the sick and injured….
What Are Human Beings?
When we look at the heavens, when we consider the moon and stars, when we consider the enormity of the…
What Are Spiritual Disciplines?
“I see that salvation is accomplished by God from start to finish and not by me, but I’d still like…
What Did the Apostles Preach?
Chapter 2 of Good News for Ordinary People The book of Acts shows a dramatic change in the disciples. No more…
What Do the Scriptures Say About the Sabbath?
Part 1: The Books of Moses Some Christians observe the Sabbath on the seventh day of the week – Friday…
What Do the Writings and the Prophets Say About the Sabbath?
The Israelites were punished for breaking the Sabbath (Nehemiah 13:17-18; Jeremiah 17:27). They were promised blessings for keeping the Sabbath…
What Do You Mean. . ."Jesus Is God"?
Jesus Christ is the second Person of the Godhead, sent by the Father as Jesus Christ to be God revealed…
What Does "Perish" Mean?
Question: Some theologians say that unrepentant sinners will “perish in the lake of fire.” What does this mean? Answer: The…
What Does Deuteronomy 12:30-31 Forbid?
‘You must not worship God in their way’ Some people claim that Deuteronomy 12:30-31 commands us not to borrow any…
What Does Deuteronomy 6:4 Mean?
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” (Deut. 6:4) The problem in translating this verse is…
What Does Genesis 1 Really Teach?
The debate between Christianity and science concerns not just the scientific facts, but how they fit in with the teaching…
What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?
What does the Bible mean when it refers to being “born again”? The phrase, spoken by Jesus, is found in…
What Does Jesus Have to Do With Easter?
Hints of sunrise dimmed the eastern stars. Through the darkness Mary Magdalene hurried to the garden tomb that Joseph of…
What Does Jesus Want for Christmas?
Shortly after Jesus was born, wise men brought him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. These were quite valuable—presents that…
What does the Bible say about the Sabbath?
Overview Q&A article: Is the Sabbath required for Christians today? The Sabbath in the Books of Moses The “rest” of…
What Events Are Worth Celebrating?
These things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by…
What Happens in Heaven…
My friends have a sign at their lake cabin: “What happens at the cabin, stays at the cabin.” A spin…
What Happens When We Die?
A funeral is never easy, but this one was going to be particularly difficult. Janet seemed to be a successful,…
What Is "Heaven"?
Is “heaven” a place, a condition of existence, a close relationship with God, or something else? Do the righteous go…
What Is Alcoholism?
It is common to speak of drinking problems in terms of drunkenness or alcoholism. What is not generally understood is…
What Is an Evangelical?
What is an “evangelical” Christian? We are members of the National Association of Evangelicals, and we have called ourselves an…
What Is Christianity?
Linked and described below are six articles that address key issues related to Christianity. 1. New Life in Christ It’s easy…
What Is Salvation?
“Why am I alive?” “Does my life have any purpose?” “What will happen to me after I die?” You’ve probably…
What Is Salvation?
Salvation is a rescue operation. To understand salvation, we need to know what the problem was, what God did about…
What Is Sin?
People sometimes ask us to explain what the Bible means when it speaks of sin. When they ask about the…
What Is the Church?
The Bible says that people who have faith in Christ become part of the “church.” What is the church? How…
What is the Law of God for Christians?
In the King James Version, 1 John 3:4 defines sin as “the transgression of the law.” John was referring to…
What Is Time?
Perhaps you’ll chuckle when I tell you that Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, by the rock group…
What Is Truth and Does It Matter?
A recent Barna Research Group survey on what Americans believe asked the question, “Is there absolute Truth?” Sixty-six percent of…
What Is Worship? A Survey of Scripture
This article explores the topic of worship, looking at how the people of God worshiped before Moses, after Moses, and…
What Is Youth Ministry?
I was sitting on the deck outside the house at a youth summer camp a few years back. It was…
What Jesus Said About Himself: A Bible Study
Jesus preached the kingdom of God. However, the early church preached mostly about Jesus. Is there a contradiction in this?…
What Jesus’ Incarnation Shows Us About What It Means to Be a Human
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14) is arguably the most profound and exciting statement…
What Jesus’ Parables Reveal
About one third of Jesus Christ’s recorded teachings are in the form of parables. What do they mean? Only the…
What Law Is "Done Away" and What "Law" Do Christians Keep?
Some Christians believe that they should keep old covenant observances such as the weekly and annual Sabbaths. A person is…
What Makes a Church Grow?
What creates church growth? Are members responsible for growth of the body of Christ? Jesus used an analogy from farming…
What Matthew 24 Tells Us About "The End"
D.A. Carson, a New Testament scholar, begins his commentary on Matthew 24 with the following words: “Few chapters of the…
What Paul Wished Members Knew About Ministers
Second Corinthians is a highly personal piece of writing in which the apostle Paul strips himself bare. Throughout this letter,…
What Scripture Says About the Annual Festivals
Part 1: The Old Testament Evidence As part of his covenant with the Israelites, weGod commanded them to observe various…
What the Bible Says About Divorce and Remarriage
“Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and the man who marries a divorced woman commits…
What the Bible Says About Speaking in Tongues
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What the Bible Says About Speaking in Tongues
“What you are seeing is real,” a church member told the visitor. “These people are filled with the Holy Spirit.”…
What the Festivals Picture
The old covenant included a wide variety of religious rituals and duties. There were special garments, special incense, special offerings,…
What the Gospels Teach About Jesus
It is difficult to summarize in one article what the Gospels teach us about Jesus Christ. These four books contain more than 100 pages…
What the Gospels Teach Us About Angels and Demons
Angels Angels are spirit beings, messengers and servants of God. They have a special role in four major events of…