Bible Insights Weekly

Articles tagged with: Christian

UCGia Bible Insights May 4 2023

Dorcas, A faithful disciple

In a dramatic miracle that energised the early Church, Dorcas was raised to life again and set an example for generations of Christians.

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UCGia Bible Insights April 20 2023

Covetousness is idolatry

The Tenth Commandment forbids us to covet what belongs to others - our neighbour's house, wife, servant, ox, donkey or "anything that is your neighbour's" (Exodus 20:17).

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UCGia Bible Insights March 23 2023

Three strikes and you are out — or are you?

Our battle with sin is similar to that of a baseball batter. We don't always do our best when we step up to the plate, and sometimes we are caught off guard.

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UCGia Bible Insights March 9 2023

Why is the New Covenant better?

Hebrew 8:6 tells us the New Covenant is "…a better covenant established on better promises" but why is it better than the covenant God made with the nation of Israel?

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UCGia Bible Insights February 23 2023

What’s wrong with our human nature?

The tendency of human beings to disobey God and exalt themselves indicates selfishness and pride are often the primary motives, rather than a desire to obey God.

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UCGia Bible Insights February 9 2023

What does Paul mean by ‘Christ is the end of the Law’?

The widely accepted translation of Paul's words In Romans 10:4 tends to distort what Paul was trying to convey, as the context of the verse shows.

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UCG IA Bible Insights December 8 2022

Prayer for the routine times

When things seem to be going well us, our prayer life can tend to become routine and monotonous.

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UCG IA Bible Insights November 17 2022

Forgiveness: What does God require of you?

How do genuine repentance and God's compassionate forgiveness work together to assure our salvation?

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UCG IA Bible Insights October 27 2022

Can Halloween be Christianised?

Halloween is a holiday that mixes generic religious beliefs with ancient folk customs, which is a matter of concern for many Christians.

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UCGia Bible Insights April 27 2023

Are you a christian soldier?

As Christian soldiers we should navigate our lives, armed with the the Word of God and the guidance of His Holy Spirit.

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UCGia Bible Insights April 6 2023

From captivity to freedom: The lesson of the Feast of Unleavened Bread

The Days of Unleavened Bread remind us that with God's help we must avoid all sin—symbolised by leaven—and genuinely live by God's commandments.

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UCGia Bible Insights March 16 2023

Lessons from the first marriage

Marriage is one of God's wonderful gifts to mankind. It is something to treasure and sustain, and the guidelines in His Word are as valid as ever.

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UCGia Bible Insights March 9 2023

God gives Christians divine help through His spirit

God's Holy Spirit enables us to develop a close relationship with our Creator God, and have the opportunity to become His children (Romans 8:14-17).

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UCGia Bible Insights February 16 2023

The third commandment

The Third Commandment has much broader broader implications than just speaking about “taking God’s name in vain.” It also addresses our conduct.

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UCGia Bible Insights February 2 2023

The parable of the lost coin - Seeking lost people

This parable encourages us about God’s devotion and commitment in caring for mankind and searching for those who are lost.

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UCG IA Bible Insights December 1 2022

As a person who follows Jesus Christ shouldn't I celebrate His birthday?

One of the most significant holidays in the Christian calendar is Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25.

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UCG IA Bible Insights November 10 2022

Christians surviving in a non-Christian society

How can we remain faithful to biblical teachings when society is becoming increasingly secular and sometimes even hostile towards the God of the Bible?

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UCGia Bible Insights April 20 2023

The New Testament in the Old Testament

A common misconception about the Bible is that a large part of it is obsolete, and irrelevant to life in the 21st century.

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UCGia Bible Insights March 30 2023

The meaning of the Passover symbols

Once each year, on the anniversary of the night on which Jesus was betrayed, we should contemplate the meaning of Christ's death by the observance of the Passover service.

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UCGia Bible Insights March 16 2023

If you love me...

How do sincere Christians express their love to God? Is it done in the way specified in scripture or is there often something vitally important missing?

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