Practical Bible Teaching

Is it wrong to brag? If not, then what should we brag about?

Why does Christianity have so many branches?  Differentiation and variety have been markers of Christianity since the very beginning. Apparently, there has never been a united Christianity.

John the Baptist had no idea what he was saying when he first saw Jesus on the banks of the Jordan River. What did the Jews who heard him think?

May your heart be softened so that a bruised reed you will not break.

It is a strange idea to consider suffering to be a gift.

Joseph, the foster father of Jesus was declared to a righteous man even though he did not follow the letter of the law. What are we to make of that?

Having patience doesn't mean you learn to wait. We ALL wait. It's HOW we wait that reveals the patience or impatience of our character.

What are the three monkeys really telling us?

While many will point to terrors in the world as being a sign of Christ's soon return, Jesus said these signs meant nothing in the grand scheme of things.

Our guilt and debt for sin has been canceled. Once we realize the truth of that, we will have peace in our world.

When will the temple be rebuilt in Jerusalem?

Skepticism and cynicism often accompany any talk of a future resurrection of humans. The idea of living again after one has died goes against the rational mind. However, for Christians, belief in the resurrection of the body is part of the foundation of our faith.

There has never been anything like this covenant before, because it completely eliminates any responsibility on our part.

Being right with God has nothing to do with us or our behavior, but it has everything to do with Him.

Systemic racism is nothing new. Prejudice is nothing new. That fact, however, does not make it acceptable. Jesus was confronted by those for whom racism was a way of life. How did He deal with the problem?

The downward spiral into which the mullygrubs sends us can be stopped if we will recall one of the great promises ever given to the people of God.

Parables were stories that Jesus told to help His audience better understand concepts about Himself and the kingdome of God. They were never meant for the church to build doctrines of separation between believers.

To say that a desire is just a wish that something might happen cannot be appled to God and His purposes for mankind.

These 18 minutes may just cause you to change your mind.

What does God want from us?  What kind of sacrifice is pleasing to the Lord? Must it be painful for us to offer our sacrifice?

Vanity of vanities; all is vanity. Is everything really a vanity and a chasing after wind?

God's life preserver has nothing to do with escaping what is to come. He has designed everything for you to be able to survive the Great Tribulation, not run from it.

Jesus is not simply a historical figure who lived some 2000 years ago. He is the exact representation of God. Anything you believe about God must be found in Jesus, or it is a faulty concept.

Spiritual heart surgery is more necessary than one might believe. The recovery rate and extended life as a result makes it all worthwhile.

Have you ever become angry over the way you were treated at a restaurant or grocery store or some other place of business? How we respond or react to our disappointment will reveal much about our character.