It depends on who you consult and how the number is determined, but there are literally hundreds (if not a few thousand) religious denominations in America. A denomination is a “group, branch or division of any religion.” Denominations are so prevalent that one is hardly considered “just a Christian” today, but the question is often asked, “What kind of Christian?” The pervasiveness…

The way that many of the psalmists wrote suggests they enjoyed an intimate relationship with their God. Yet, they still struggled. They prayed for the Lord to rally around them and keep them from shame. Notice in the Psalms what would keep a child of God from being ashamed. “They trusted in You, and were not ashamed” (22:5). “O my God, I…

Proverbs places a considerable emphasis on the fact that “the Lord gives wisdom…knowledge and understanding” (2:6). “There is no wisdom or understanding or counsel against the Lord” (21:30). “Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding” (4:7). In Proverbs 24, the Lord says, “Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are…

When you contemplate the return of Jesus, are you excited or nervous? Eager or indifferent? Do you want Him to come right now or would you prefer He delay a few days, months or years? The New Testament writers left no question as to their anticipatory view of His return. When Jesus said, “Surely I am coming quickly,” John’s reply was, “Amen.…

 In the days of the Old Testament (Psa. 2:1), in the days of the New Testament (Acts 4:25-26) and in the days of present-day America, there are those who “rage” against God, “plot a vain thing” against Him, “set themselves” against Him and “counsel together against the Lord” (Psa. 2:1-2). Their intent is to “break” the bonds/laws/Word of God “in pieces and…

Twice in the New King James Version the words “not wise” are found used together in that exact order and phrase. Obviously there is more that God considers “not wise” (as he often uses the word “foolish” to describe such individuals), but it is interesting to see these two specific things that God sets forth as “not wise.” First, in the Old…

One of the most exciting and yet most challenging verses for many Christians is Philippians 4:4. “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” It is the word “always” that trips the panic button of many Christians who say, “I can’t do that! How can I possibly rejoice all the time?” Take a moment and look at how Paul used…