"Rivers of living water" flowing out of the heart—that’s what Jesus claimed would happen to those who believe in Him. What is “living water”? How does it nourish, sustain, and transform the soul? How does this promise differ ...
As we close out our study of “The Lord’s Prayer,” we will focus on the declaration, “Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” This final confession of faith is the hinge on which the previous statement...
As we examine the Lord’s prayer to compare Christianity with other religious worldviews, we now arrive at the line “Do not lead us into temptation but deliver us from evil.” What is temptation? How do religions of the world d...
This is the third episode on “The Lord’s Prayer,” examining the worshipful petition Jesus taught His followers to use in approaching the Everlasting Father. This program will focus on the most wonderful, as well the most chal...
“The Lord’s Prayer” was constructed by the genius of God, not only to give us a proper approach to the Father, but to reveal major facets of the belief system we should embrace as followers of Jesus. In this episode, we will ...
In just over 60 words, “The Lord’s Prayer” establishes biblical doctrine as compared to other world religions on major issues like the nature of God, the nature of the universe, and the nature of true salvation. Individual wo...
Were the Nephilim giants of Genesis 6 the offspring of fallen angels and earthly women? Were they demigods who ruled the world in that day? If destroying them was the reason for the flood—why are they mentioned after God bega...
Several popular Christian worship songs propose that believers can breathe in the Spirit of God. A respected Charismatic pastor recently put out a video teaching greater peace can be achieved by inhaling deeply and saying, “I...
Should human beings seek angelic encounters, initiating conversations with these celestial beings? New Agers celebrate this practice, even encouraging the use of Angel Cards. Surprisingly, some Christian teachers also insist ...
Can human beings direct angels to do their bidding? Some Bible teachers say that Christians can and should. Angels are ministering spirits sent forth to minister to and for the heirs of salvation, so shouldn’t we exert some k...
Angels are mentioned over 250 times in the Bible. Their God-given purpose is inseparably intertwined with God’s plan for humankind. Does every person have a guardian angel? Is there such a thing as “an angel of death”? What a...
So many mysteries surround these celestial beings that God sends forth to minister to the heirs of salvation. How were they created? Can angels assume human form? What are the seven major roles they fill in administrating God...
What amazing truths are revealed through the biblical imagery of “the tree of life”! Intriguingly, similar concepts (erroneous and incorrect) are also found in Buddhism, Islam, and mystical Judaism (Kabbala)—which we review o...
In the coronation ceremony of Prince Charles, he knelt before the altar and prayed, “God of compassion and mercy . . . grant that I may be a blessing to all thy children, of every faith and belief.” That statement implies tha...
The King James Version of Isaiah 45:7 has God saying, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil.” This older translation makes it sound like the Creator is the source, not only of good, but also, o...
As a follower of Jesus, I often discuss doctrinal beliefs and lifestyle choices with followers of other religions (and those who are not religious at all). At times, when I point out the biblical view, I get the response, “Di...
Google the question, “Does the universe love me?” and millions of affirmative responses will pull up, encouraging you to believe that “the universe has your back” or that you should “trust the universe”—and how to consciously...
Why is the “Golden Rule” found in almost every major religion? Some people use information like that to suggest all those religions are equally legitimate paths to God. Is that right or wrong? If this concept is found in the ...
The Mystery of the Book of Life In Psalms 56:8, David claimed that God keeps a record of every tear we shed in His “book.” Surely that was a reference to the “Book of Life,” a concept that is only found in Judaism and Christi...
Many religions include Jesus in their doctrinal base, but they define His identity, His nature and His purpose in non-biblical ways. Bible believers need to be equipped to recognize these erroneous views and respond with the ...
Jesus occupies a very prominent role in the Quran. He is mentioned 97 times in 93 verses (ayat). In Arabic, His name is Isa. It is quite intriguing to discover common concepts found in both the Quran and the Bible. However, t...
Hindus and New Agers often greet each other with a respectful gesture of folded hands and a slight bow as they utter the word “Namaste.” Many yoga classes open with participants making this statement toward each other. Is thi...
The Jesus Movement was a time when uncommon divine visitations were common. The wind of the Spirit was blowing in an unprecedented way. On this episode, Mike Shreve shares a remarkable move of God that happened during that ti...
By the fall of 1970, the Jesus Movement was a spiritual tsunami wave cresting over the United States. At the time, I was a yoga teacher at four universities and running a yoga ashram in Tampa, Florida. It was an incredible er...