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Can we really ask for anything in Jesus’ name?

Prayer is a very important part of a Christian’s life. Yet there are some misconceptions concerning it. One of these is found in John 14:13-14: “Whatever you ask in my...

Is Money the Root of All Evil?

“For the love of money is the root of all evil.” 1 Timothy 6:10 One of the most sensitive subjects to discuss is money. Many people will do almost anything...

“I Can Do Everything” – A Look at a Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verse (Philippians 4:13)

There are many different passages in Scripture that are commonly misused and misinterpreted. One of these is Philippians 4:13 – “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”...

Misunderstood Passage: Jeremiah 29:11-13 and the Promise of Prosperity

Everyone misinterprets a passage of Scripture at some point (sadly, many do this quite a bit). Usually we will read into a passage what we want to see, while at...

Can Christians know they are going to Heaven?

If you were to ask most people if they knew they were going to heaven most would answer yes. But, there are also those who believe that a person cannot know for certain...