July 27, 2009

Christian Books Help Aid Us In Personal|Spiritual Growth

God uses Christian books to help us as Christians grow in our knowledge of him.  There is much that we can benefit from just by reading Christian books, and some such benefits include:

1. We benefit from other Christian brothers and sisters research and hard work on the respective topics they write about.
2. We grow in our knowledge of Jesus Christ.
3. We gain a better understanding of God’s Word.
4. We can develop discernment on matters of our faith. (Not be easily deceived)
5. We better prepare ourselves to “give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you” – 1 Pe 3:16
6. We fill our minds with things that are praiseworthy. (2 Ti 3:16)
7. We develop a relationship with God by learning more about Him.

There are many advantages to reading Christian books, and I want to  encourage you to strengthen your faith by learning more about our Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ.

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Grace and Peace,

Joseph Goodrum
www.christianscrolls.com

Jesus said, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” -John 8:31-32

This is a very profound statement, for Jesus is saying if we study His word, then we shall know the truth. And Jesus is truth. We know this because He said it in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” And if we know Him (the truth), He (the truth) shall make us free. Free from what? Free from our sins.

So, why is it important to study God’s word? (more…)

First, and foremost, it is important as a Christian to be reading God’s Word (your Bible) every day! The apostle Paul wrote, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” -2Ti 3:16

So here we learn that God’s Word: (more…)

July 26, 2009

We can read many examples in the Bible of people hearing the Word of God, and simply rejecting it for one reason, or another. In fact, one only needs to look around them today, and find lots of people with different reasons why they do not except God’s gift to the world.

What is God’s gift to the World?

God’s gift to the world is (more…)

Haggai Chapter 1:

Chapter 1 of the book of Haggai, much like the entire book itself is very short. However, the book’s brevity does not mean that it’s impact is any less significant.

Haggai is chalked full of interesting observations, meaningful convictions and timeless applications that we as Christians can use to improve our spiritual walk with Christ.

1 In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, (more…)

Unfortunately, we as Christians have a very anemic view of the Almighty God.  And, bible literacy in the body of Christ is dismal to say the least, which means that the very foundations of our faith are at great risk.  They are at risk because (more…)