When facing hardship and suffering, prayer can shape how we walk through the situation, changing us rather than just changing circumstances. It's about being productive and faithful while waiting on the Lord, trusting in His plans and purposes, even when they don't make sense to us. [... more]

The church is a living organism where believers can find their purpose, belonging, and relationships. It's a place where individuals can discover their gifts and abilities, and how to live in accordance with their faith. The church is not just a spectator sport, but a dynamic community where people can serve, be served, and love one another. It's a repository of truth, and a vital part of God's plan for making Himself known to the world. [... more]

Peter Berbalis shares his family's story of God's grace and prophecy, from his grandfather's experiences in Nazi Germany and the Russian Revolution to the gospel spreading across Eastern Europe and the fall of the Berlin Wall. His grandfather's Bible translation played a significant role in the revival of Lithuania, and Peter's own life has been influenced by his grandfather's legacy. [... more]

Dr. R.C. Sproul teaches the importance of discerning principle from custom in biblical interpretation, providing guidelines for understanding the Bible's cultural context and applying its principles to modern life. [... more]

Understanding the relationship between the Bible and the culture in which it was written is crucial for accurate interpretation. The problem of transcultural communication arises when trying to apply biblical principles to modern times, considering that customs and principles can be intertwined. It is essential to discern between biblical principles and local customs to avoid doing violence to God's authority. [... more]

Understanding the Bible requires recognizing different forms of writing, such as historical narrative, poetry, and didactic teaching. Dr. R.C. Sproul explains the concept of parallelism, a literary device common in Hebrew literature, and its importance in interpreting the Bible. He also discusses the distinction between casuistic law, apodictic law, and proverbs, and how to apply these principles in everyday life. [... more]

The Bible teaches that man in his fallen state is unable without some kind of help by God to come to Jesus Christ. The passage in John teaches that if God gives that ability, then whoever exercises that ability to come will indeed be saved. We must be careful not to set explicit teachings of Scripture in opposition to one another, and our implications must always be measured by and made subordinate to what the Scriptures explicitly teach. [... more]

The science of biblical interpretation has provoked a major crisis for the church, with different schools of thought vying for acceptance. The grammaticohistorical method seeks to understand the original meaning of the text, while the religious-historical method views the Bible as an evolving document. The existential school of thought prioritizes personal experience over objective meaning, leading to a crisis of interpretation and a loss of confidence in the truth of Christ. [... more]

Founded in 1927, Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, has a rich history dating back to its establishment by the Evangela... [... more]

The hosts of the Christian Car Guys show explore the concept of a 'jailbreak' in life, comparing it to the idea of true love's first kiss and the spark that comes with it. They discuss how this concept applies to various aspects of life, including relationships, faith, and personal growth, using biblical examples and personal anecdotes to illustrate their points. [... more]