How to Test Christian Teaching: 4 Biblical Tests
Does quoting a Bible verse automatically make a teaching biblical? Early in my Christian faith, I often met with church pastors for…
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Biblical Decision-Making When Scripture Is Silent
What do you do when the Bible doesn’t directly name your decision? When we follow Christ, we become more aware of our…
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Conviction vs. Condemnation: What’s the Difference?
Could Christ really forgive someone like me? Over the past few years doing evangelism, I’ve heard and learned a couple of things….
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What Does It Mean to “Test the Spirits”? 1 John 4:1 Explained
Can something sound spiritual and still not come from God? I guess if you’re here, you have probably read this verse: “Dear…
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How to Seek Wise Counsel When Making a Decision
Do I want wise counsel or just someone to agree with me? When I first became a Christian, I noticed that I…
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Wisdom vs. Discernment: What Is the Difference?
Are wisdom and discernment basically the same thing? Discernment and wisdom go hand in hand, but they are not exactly the same….
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How to Test Prophecy According to the Bible
Should you believe every prophetic word? Something I’ve encountered throughout my Christian walk is people claiming to be prophets, both in real…
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7 Signs of Spiritual Deception Christians Should Recognize
Can something feel spiritual and still come from the enemy? If there is something I’ve learned throughout the years, mostly the hard…
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What Is the Gift of Discernment? Discerning Spirits
Is feeling that something is “off” the gift of discernment? I consider discernment one of the most important gifts. Of course, everything…
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Spiritual Discernment vs. Judgment: What Is the Difference?
Is it judgmental to say that something is wrong? One thing I often hear non-believers say when Christians comment on something is,…
