WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?

Colossians 2:8 reads, “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.”. God also said, “Your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God” (1 Corinthians 2:5 NKJV). […]

What does this have to do with Bible study? Everything! Asking these questions when reading a passage in Scripture is essential in unpacking the meaning of a passage. They will aid in helping you dig deeper into Scripture and leave a better understanding of what you read. 1. Ask “Who?” the passage

1. No Cross-counseling Allowed: Men are to mentor men, while women are to mentor women. Leaders have been called by the Lord and appointed by their Pastor, so please allow leaders to fulfill their calling. 2. Refrain from Any Bad Language: We are on holy grounds, therefore there is absolutely no cursing allowed. Please keep […]

Transsexualism, also known as transgenderism, Gender Identity Disorder, or gender dysphoria, is a feeling that your biological/genetic/physiological gender does not match the gender you identify with and/or perceive yourself to be. Transsexuals/transgenders often describe themselves as feeling “trapped” in a body that does not match their true

A hot temper is like the wave of the sea that has no rest, driven by the winds of passion. It is like a volcano waiting to erupt. So often a person will try to strategize a bad temper by saying, “Well, I’ve learned to count to ten before I react.” They try to figure […]

Many people have stunted spiritual development because pleasure is their thing. Their minds are distracted and drawn away by the pleasures of this world. Movies and television contribute greatly to this. So many people spend their evenings in front of the television set, seeking pleasure, seeking to be entertained. Yet God’s word says “The

“As a Christian, can I smoke cigarettes? I find that it just calms me down.” Let me ask you this: Can it get a hold on your life so that you’ve just got to have another one? Is that really calming you down? God never intended that man should be ruled by his flesh; God […]

One of the great weaknesses of the church today is the toleration of sexual immorality such as fornication, or people living together outside of marriage, or homosexuality. Don’t give it an inch. Make no provision for it but put on the Lord Jesus Christ. It’s important that we cast off the works of darkness and […]

When a person gives himself over to lust, he loses all sense of balance and propriety, and as such is a person who has given himself over to pornography. He has to keep going deeper and deeper into that realm to find a sense of satisfaction. But he’s never really satisfied. It’s an appetite that […]