The Apostle Paul's reaction to idolatry in Athens was one of distress, but he did not allow it to lead him into discouragement. Instead, he became determined to introduce the people to Jesus and preached a definitive message to their empty hearts, calling them to repent of the sin of rejecting God and worship the Creator alone. [... more]

The first commandment, 'Thou shalt have no other gods before me,' is a requirement of exclusive devotion to the one and only God, rooted in God's deliverance of the nation of Israel from Egyptian captivity. This commandment is personal, emphasizing the need for a personal relationship with God and a commitment to worship Him alone, above all else. [... more]

Jesus teaches about faith, prayer, and worship, challenging the religious leaders and the crowd with parables and questions. He emphasizes the importance of humility, obedience, and sacrifice, and warns against the dangers of pride and materialism. Jesus also teaches about the end times, warning of conflicts, false prophets, and the importance of being alert and watching for his return. [... more]

The core sin of mankind is idolatry, where people choose to love and worship things more than or in place of God. The Bible challenges and rescues people from their worship of false gods, and becoming a Christian means returning to God as the ultimate God, tearing down idols and putting Jesus in their place. [... more]

Elijah's story in 1 Kings chapter 18 showcases the true God's characteristics, such as being known by grace through faith, answering by a miracle, and deluging us with living water, in contrast to false gods that require strenuous efforts, mutilate us, and lead to soul drought. [... more]

God's true nature is revealed through the story of Elijah and a widow, showing that He is a God of the outsider, who sometimes contradicts and confuses us, has power over death, and saves through death. [... more]

Send us a textGUEST ANDREW DeBARTOLO Director of Operations Liberty Coalition CanadaTo borrow a popular term today the United States is in transition Whereas the nation once identified as a broadly Christian nation the Declaration of Independence refers multiple times to the Christian God a real transition in contrast to the imagined transitions and marriages of the transvestite homosexual movement has and is taking place to a present-day post-Christian neo-pagan nation where Satanic statues are displayed in state capitol buildings and a reworked Marxist-based anti-Christian religion of woke-ism has captured many minds and all institutions How and why has this [... more]

The essence of sin is false worship, and repentance involves coming home to the love of God. Idolatrous love of the world shows that God is missing from your life, and the way to overcome the world is by embracing the love of the Father, which is given freely in Christ. Faith in God's perfect love produces love for God, and when you have found him, you won't give yourself to the lust of the flesh and you will be able to keep yourselves from idols. [... more]

We are all worshipers, and our choices reveal what we truly value. Idolatry is the issue that keeps us from living the life God wants us to live, and it affects our personalities, joy, and struggle with sin. By understanding our idols and replacing them with the true God, we can experience freedom and joy. [... more]

God's image cannot be fully captured in human representations, and idolatry occurs when we worship created things rather than the Creator. The second commandment warns against making images of God, which can lead to a diminished understanding of God's glory and a misdirected spiritual life. Jesus Christ is the only true representation of God, and we must seek to know him through his Word and creation, rather than relying on human-made images or shrines. [... more]

Matt Slick discusses various Christian apologetics topics, including Bible doctrines, textual criticism, demonic possession, and the nature of evil. He also explores the concept of a pre-incarnate Christ and the significance of Melchizedek. Additionally, he addresses the issue of idolatry in the Roman Catholic Church. [... more]

Idols are anything that promises us a life of security and joy apart from God, and they can be good things turned into God things. When we threaten our idols, we get violent, and our idols are our lifeblood. The gospel challenges our idols and can lead to a spiritual awakening, but it can also be met with resistance and violence. As Christians, we must be aware of our idols and submit to God, returning to Him as our God and delight. [... more]

According to Elijah, false gods require strenuous efforts and endless dancing, whereas the true God is known by grace through faith. False gods push you toward destruction, but the true God mutilated himself for you. The true God answers by a miracle, leading to soul drought, but the true God delusions us with living water. Elijah's story teaches us to decide that God is God, to run with God, and to soar in faith. [... more]

The true God is a God of the outsider, who sometimes contradicts and confuses us, and saves through death. He meets us in our weaknesses and has power over death, bringing us to know a God that is bigger and better than life and a resurrection more permanent than a temporary blessing. [... more]

Idols are used by demons to draw us from the living God, and can be anything we put in God's place, including technology, entertainment, and athletics. Dr. Tony Evans explains how idols can lead to a downward spiral and how we can recognize and overcome them. [... more]

The Christian faith is under assault in America as Marxist ideology seeks to destroy the country's foundations and worldview. Larry Alex Taunton explains how this ideology is being implemented through organizations like Black Lives Matter and how Christians must engage and defend their faith in the face of this threat. [... more]

The denigration of whiteness is a topic that has become increasingly prevalent in American culture, with many institutions and individuals promoting the idea that whiteness is inherently oppressive and that white people must dismantle their privilege and power in order to achieve a more equitable society. However, this narrative is based on a flawed and false worldview that is antithetical to the teachings of the Bible, which emphasizes the importance of individual character and behavior over skin color or ethnicity. As Christians, we must be aware of this narrative and its implications, and we must stand firm in our commitment to the biblical worldview, which teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves, regardless of their skin color or background. [... more]

The removal of historic American statues raises questions about the erasure of past mistakes, including slavery and the treatment of black people. This is compared to the preservation of the Auschwitz concentration camps in Germany as a reminder of the dangers of government control. The discussion highlights the importance of learning from history to prevent similar mistakes from happening again. [... more]

The removal of American historical statues and monuments has sparked controversy and debate, with some arguing it's a Marxist tactic to erase the country's past and others seeing it as a necessary step towards a more inclusive and equitable society. Christians are grappling with how to respond to this issue, balancing their commitment to truth and biblical values with their desire to be loving and compassionate towards all people. [... more]