What is Repentance? – Darris McNeely ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Bible
What is true repentance? Is it feeling badly about what you’ve done wrong? Is it just a matter of saying you’re sorry? What does God really say about repentance? Yes, it is an acknowledgement of wrong doing, but it takes the next step which is a commitment to not repeat the mistake, to not repeat the offense. With a committed turn to right living, a…
Consumed, Not Cherished: Rethinking Self-Image in a Culture of Exposure truthsum.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Bible
I grew up hearing, “Men, stop viewing women as sexual objects.” It was needed. But today, another message is missing: Women, stop viewing yourselves that way too. Our culture now celebrates exposure as empowerment. But when value is tied to how much you show, is that really freedom—or a more polished form of objectification? Women are encouraged to display themselves for attention, but it often…
The Bible and Archaeology ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Bible
Can you trust the Bible as authoritative? It has long been considered so, but in recent centuries its accuracy was challenged. Biblical archaeology compares the findings of archaeology to the writings of the Bible. Many scholars deemed the Bible of little historical or religious merit and science in general has grown biased against it. Yet even famous scholars of the early 20th century, after careful…
This Body of Death – Ted E. Bowling cgg.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Bible
Within our calling is a lifelong examination and discovery of the sin that permeates our very being. What’s revealed to us is a sinful nature that’s likened to that of a dead and rotting body as possibly alluded to by the apostle Paul.
What Are the Meanings of God’s Festivals? – David Treybig lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Bible
The world is becoming an increasingly dark place. Many struggle to find purpose and joy given a seemingly dismal future, however there is much encouragement to be gained from learning of God’s plan. His holy days perfectly map out the plan of salvation that God has been executing since the beginning of time. He has a plan for this world and He has a plan…
Prove Evolution Is False Without the Bible – Mario Seiglie ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Bible
At school the theory of evolution is taught in science class. To doubt or question it can often result in being the object of ridicule. But is it okay to just accept a theory of science because it is the “typical” explanation for the origin of life in this day and age? Is the theory of evolution infallible? How can you effectively question that theory…