Can you believe in God but not believe in Jesus and still go to Heaven?

by andyPetry on April 13, 2012

This is a common question I have been asked by many of my friends when I have discussions with them about religion. They inquire, “if I believe in God, isn’t that enough?” This is never a comfortable conversation to have, but the good news is the Bible speaks clearly and often about this question. Jesus [...]

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Should I Give Money to a Homeless Person?

by andyPetry on April 2, 2012

If someone comes up to you on the street asking you for money, should you give something to them? This is a difficult question! Most people would disagree with the advice that I am about to give you. I would say, “YES – give to them.” When I first moved into the city of Detroit, [...]

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The Suffering of Jesus was Foretold in the Bible before it Happened

March 24, 2012

The Bible is a powerful book! In Evangelical Christianity, it is (or should be) the backbone of every church.  We base everything we believe off of the words of its pages. Not all denominations share this vigor for God’s Word. That is why we see so many spin-off versions of Christianity in the world today. [...]

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The Term Christian is too Vague – Let’s Be Called Disciples of Jesus

March 19, 2012

What is a Christian?  If you had a room of 100 people and broke into groups of 10 and each group came up with a definition for what a Christian is, you would probably hear at least 5 or 6 different definitions for the term “Christian”.  Why is that? In the Bible, the term Christian [...]

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How do you know if you are a follower of Jesus?

March 16, 2012

A few questions I find myself asking is, “How do I know if I am truly saved? Is praying the sinner’s prayer all it takes to be called a child of God? Am I really a follower of Jesus? Is there anyway I can know for sure I am going to heaven?” These types of [...]

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There is no communication without love

January 4, 2012

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1 One thing I have learned in my life is that people don’t respond well to criticism. When we see someone doing something they shouldn’t be, or maybe heading down [...]

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