We often hear the expression, “It is a matter of life and death.” By that we mean something of vital importance. Christianity is like that. But it would be true to say that it is “A matter of death and life” rather than the other way round. Let me explain. [Read more…]
2. What is the Church?
The first article in this series was written as an evangelistic message to non-believers. This article, and those following, are addressed to new committed Christians. [Read more…]
3. What is Sin?
What is Sin? In these enlightened days many might laugh at the question and say, “Don’t you mean, what was Sin?” Yes, Sin has become unfashionable in describing certain attributes of human behaviour. [Read more…]
4. What is Faith?
Faith is a Bible word. Faith operates only between man and God. Mankind has come to use the word to describe all manner of things as any dictionary will show, but the true and only definition of Faith is found within the pages of the Bible. [Read more…]
5. What is Prayer?
Prayer is an English word. In the Bible it translates a goodly number of Hebrew and Greek words. And these original words convey many differing meanings, such as ask, beseech, call upon, appeal to, request, exhort, entreat, vow, supplicate, intercede, as well as praise, give thanks, and worship. [Read more…]
6. What is the Bible?
You may say, “Surely we all know what the Bible is? What is the point of asking such a question?” Very true. But bear with me for a few minutes, because I think you will be interested in what I have to say. [Read more…]