Holiness has become a dying discipline among God’s people. This is a tragedy and one which should be remedied. Holiness is the primary theme in the book of Leviticus to the people of Israel and a common theme in the Bible as a whole. In short, God tells us in His Word, “Be different! Do not act like everyone else. You are special to Me. Be like Me.” Continue reading
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But I Don’t Feel Like It
“But I don’t feel like it!” This is a common excuse I hear from my children on a regular basis when I ask them to do something. However, it is an excuse that adults often use as well. In the Christian life there are a number of practices we might call “Christian disciplines”. These include prayer, Bible study, worship, and witnessing. Too often we neglect these disciplines for no better reason than we just don’t feel like practicing them. Continue reading
The Problem of Double-Mindedness
“A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” (James 1:8)
“Double minded” is from the Greek word dipsuchos–a combination of di (meaning “twice” or “double”) and psuche (meaning “soul” or “life”). The basic idea is that a person is torn between competing choices or interests. This word is only used two times in the New Testament, here and in James 4:8. Continue reading
Why Study the Bible?
The Bible is a collection of writings which reveal who God is and how He relates to His creation, especially His relationship to mankind. In addition, the Bible provides us with an infallible guide for living. After all, the One who created life knows best how life should be lived. Most importantly, the Bible reveals God’s plan for mankind, particularly, His plan of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. The Bible shows us where we came from, who we are, and why we need salvation. For these reasons, the Bible is an indispensable tool for knowing God and truly living an abundant life.
The Word of Truth is getting a new look!
Thanks to the help of a good friend, The Word of Truth (TWT) is moving to the WordPress content mangement system! This will provide a much-needed facelift and make managing the site much easier. (Thanks Bill!)