Why does God allow suffering?
Yesterday we looked at the old and important question of the existence of God. But there's one...
Does Belief in God Necessitate Belief in Demons?
Earlier this week I ran across a post on Experimental Theology that discusses different...
What's the best portrayal of good you've seen in a movie or book?
Evil is easy. Not just easy to do, but easy to portray in writing or film. Think about all of the...
Today's devotional: how does the Bible define "justice"?
Justice has been on my mind this morning since I read about the conviction of Khmer Rouge...
Today's Devotional: Letting Bitterness Go
Joseph's life was filled with evil actions that he had no control over. His...
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Why Did God Create Satan?
God created all things in the beginning, including Satan. Why would God deliberately create something so evil and powerful?
http://delveintojesus.com/Articles/84/Why-Did-God-Create-Satan.aspx
Responding to Hostile Fire - #5979
It's amazing what can happen when hostility is greeted with gentleness, when harshness is greeted with tenderness, when anger is greeted with love and understanding. When someone is shooting at you, you've got an incredible opportunity not to shoot them down, but to show them Jesus.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/responding-to-hostile-fire-5979
The Biggest Mistake of All - #5977
I'll tell you, if you know that Jesus has died on the cross to pay for your sin, if you've been "into Jesus" to some extent and you remain unchanged, that is serious business. And even though you're for Jesus and you agree with Jesus, you may be missing Jesus. The only response worthy of the sacrifice He made for us is to fall on our knees and give ourselves completely to the One who gave Himself completely for us.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/the-biggest-mist...
Delusion in the Bible - a Christian perspective
Paul tells the Thessalonians that those who actively refuse the truth are being sent a delusion by God in order to make sure they are fully condemned.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Thessalonians%202:9-12&version=NIV
Overcome evil - a Christian perspective
Paul says that we should overcome evil by doing good. Likewise, we should watch out that we ourselves don't become overcome with evil.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2012:21&version=NIV
Heavy On the Healthy Stuff - #5703
Just like cholesterol, you can't just be against the bad input. You need to be making a conscious, daily effort to load up on God's ideas and attitudes. Jesus said if you clean out one evil spirit and you just leave an empty space there, seven spirits worse will come back and fill that space. So, you have to fill the space in your thinking and your emotions that the dark stuff has been occupying.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/heavy-on-the-healthy-stuff-5703
Wrath of God in the Bible - a Christian perspective
Paul writes that the wrath of heaven is being revealed to all who are wicked and work to suppress the truth. He writes that God has been self-evident throughout history and that those who are inciting the wrath of God should know better.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%201:18-20&version=NIV
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries - Smacked With Your Back Pack - #5613
Now, what is going to attract people to your Jesus? Your hope it says. They're going to want to ask about your hope! They'll be curious about what makes you such a positive person, a joyful person. But they're not going to see hope if you keep hitting them with the negative stuff you're carrying. Maybe you're carrying a backpack full of stress and pressure and you're stressing out everybody; you're dumping your stress on them!
http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Most-Important-Relationship/Smacked-With-You...
1 Peter: A Life-Changing Encounter with God's Word
1 Peter - We all face trials of various kinds. Peter's advice to first-century Christians can help us, too.
Encourage them to face their sufferings with Christlike character.
http://navpress.com/store/product.aspx?id=9780891090526
How can a good God allow evil and suffering? - Faith Facts
Actually, Christianity is the only religion or worldview that has an answer to evil and suffering. Eastern religions ignore evil; Darwinism and Communism rely on it; and Islam has a superficial view of it. Only Christianity provides an answer. Read more....
http://faithfacts.org/search-for-truth/questions-of-christians/how-can-god-allow-evil-a...

