When we ask, “Will our pets be with us in heaven?”—we’re asking a tender question, born of real love. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 15:39, “Not all flesh is the same: people have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another, and fish another.” That’s an important starting place. God has made a …
The Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew Bible, provides an overview of God’s interaction with mankind from the creation of the world up to several centuries before the coming of Christ. The Christian perspective sees this collection of books as divine revelation, pointing to God’s sovereign grace, His righteous law, His abiding covenant, and …
The meaning of life is found in knowing, loving, and glorifying God. This begins with acknowledging our need for Him. According to the Bible, all of us have sinned and fall short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23). Sin separates us from God, and its consequence is death (Romans 6:23). Yet, the message of the gospel …
We must first define what it means to be a Christian. A Christian is not merely someone who has recited a prayer, walked down an aisle, or been raised in a Christian family. While these experiences may form a part of one’s Christian journey, they are not the essence of being a Christian. A true …