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The Lily of the Valley | Powerful Christian Hymn with Lyrics - Jelly

The UNTOLD STORY of PALM SUNDAY: WHY DID THEY ACCLAIM JESUS as KING and THEN REJECT HIM?

Is it correct to refer to something as a “God thing”? Answer God thing is an informal catchphrase made popular in current Christian culture through songs and books. People typically use the term to describe a circumstance or outcome that can only be explained as a direct intervention of God...

What is a God moment? Answer Some Christians refer to a meaningful or extraordinary experience of God’s presence or power as a “God moment.” The principle comes from a book by Alan D. Wright titled The God Moment Principle. Originally published in 1999 by Multnomah Publishers, the book...

What is God’s plan for my life? Answer The Bible reveals a beautiful plan for our lives. We can know with all certainty many aspects of God’s plan because they are revealed in His Word. Other parts we discover as we walk in ever-deepening fellowship with God. Some pieces of the puzzle will...

How can a Christian stop fearing God’s wrath and punishment? Answer The Bible confirms that all people are guilty in God’s sight and deserve His wrath and punishment for sin (Psalm 51:3–5; Romans 3:9–26). However, through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, God provides the means of...

Why should I be baptized? Answer If you are a believer in Christ, you should be baptized. If you are not a believer, then you should not be baptized. The primary reason for a believer to be baptized is obedience to Christ. In the Great Commission, Jesus told His disciples, “All authority in...

Will God ever give up on me? Answer We tend to give up on people who repeatedly disappoint us. That is, after a certain number of letdowns, we stop trying to improve that person’s condition. We’ve tried everything—we’ve advised, encouraged, rebuked, begged, pressured, assisted, and more. All...

What does it mean to be pharisaical? Answer The adjective pharisaical literally means “similar to the Pharisees.” In common usage, though, the word pharisaical is employed to describe someone who is hypocritical and/or self-righteous, traits that the Pharisees in the New Testament were known...

What is the Christian walk? Answer The Bible does not use the exact phrase Christian walk at all; however, the New Testament does explain to Christians how to “walk” in faith. A “walk” in this context is a metaphor for practical daily living. The Christian life is a journey, and we are to walk...

How can a Christian avoid FOMO (fear of missing out)? Answer FOMO, or the fear of missing out, is the worry or anxiety a person feels when he thinks he is missing something exciting or important. Put another way, FOMO is the fear that not participating is the wrong choice. Christians may...

How can I know if I have been reborn? Answer Spiritual rebirth occurs when a person places faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection and receives God’s forgiveness of sin (1 Peter 1:3; 1 John 2:2). Salvation is the state of being reborn, as Jesus says, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the...

Why do Christians suffer? Answer Suffering is an expected part of the Christian life. Jesus told His followers, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). That truth about overcoming sustains Christians when suffering threatens to overwhelm...

What is unity in Christ? Answer Unity is a state of oneness and harmony. All believers in Christ are united in Christ. We are in a relationship that unites us with Him and with every other believer. Jesus prayed for His disciples—all who would believe in Him for all the ages—“that all of them...

What does the Bible say about how to lead someone to Christ? Answer The Bible does not give us a specific method for leading someone to Christ, so there is no religious formula we must follow. Over the years, Christians desiring to lead people to Christ have employed methods such as Evangelism...

What is a believer? Answer In the New Testament, the word believer is used for a person who is convinced that Jesus is the Messiah and the author of salvation. The Greek word usually translated “believer” or “believing” carries the idea of faithfulness and loyalty (John 20:27; Acts 16:1; 2...

What does it mean that Christ is in us? Answer Many passages of Scripture communicate that Jesus Christ lives within those who trust Him for salvation (2 Corinthians 13:5). While this is an astonishing truth, it isn’t easy to grasp. Not only is Jesus Christ alive today, but through God’s Holy...

How do I know if I am a Christian? Answer Jesus taught that the condition of a person’s heart will manifest itself in his or her behavior: “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or...

What does it mean to be called by God? Answer The Bible often mentions people being called by God for a specific ministry or service. Paul was called by God: “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God” (Romans 1:1; cf. 1 Corinthians 1:1). The...

What is confession of sin? Answer Confession of sin is the admission of what we did and the agreement with God that our actions or words were wrong. In a court of law, a person who confesses to a crime is agreeing that he or she did in fact violate a societal standard. When we confess our...