Month: March 2025

Giving Thanks Before Eating

Have you ever considered the importance of giving thanks before eating? The practice of giving thanks before meals is rooted in Scripture and demonstrated by faithful children of God, including Jesus and the apostles. Every blessing comes from the Father (James 1:17), and expressing gratitude for God’s blessings should be a fundamental part of the Christian’s life.

1. Jesus Consistently Gave Thanks Before Eating

  • Jesus gave thanks before distributing food to the four thousand (Matthew 15:36; Mark 8:6).
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Grok A.I. Recommends the Churches of Christ

In the following conversation, Grok (a widely used Artificial Intelligence chatbot) knew nothing about me other than the fact that I had told it I was a preacher. This was the first time I had ever used Grok. It was completely unaware of my religious affiliation. Before asking random religious questions, I wanted to test it for impartiality and accuracy. Its responses have not been changed in any way.

Jason said:

I think I first want to test your Biblical accuracy and see how non-biased you are by asking a couple of questions.… Read more

Must All Christians Travel the World?

Jesus said to His apostles, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:15–16). This is often referred to as the Great Commission, but does this mean every Christian must personally travel the world to fulfill it? While Jesus’ command clearly emphasizes the need for the Gospel to reach the entire world, the idea that every Christian must personally travel to distant parts of the world, or constantly move from place to place, to fulfill this command is a misunderstanding of God’s plan.… Read more

Father, Son, and Spirit

The Bible presents a clear yet profound understanding of “the Godhead” that emphasizes both the Father’s supremacy and the distinct roles of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The term “Godhead” refers to Godhood, the divine nature shared by the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Romans 1:20; Colossians 2:9; Acts 17:29). While some theological terms such as “Trinity” have been used historically, what many think of when they hear “Trinity” may not be what the Bible teaches.… Read more

The Apocryphal Books: Why They Do Not Belong in the Bible

Why do some people have more books in their Bibles than others? Are there “missing” books that should be in our Bibles?

Imagine a young man in the military has been sent to a foreign continent, and someone brings him a letter that says it is from the soldier’s father. As the young soldier begins reading the letter, he finds that some things his father wrote sound very strange—for example, his father never uses profanity, but the letter contains profanity.… Read more

Pros and Cons of Using A.I. In Religious Matters

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in many areas of people’s lives, including business, education, and even religious discussions. AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, provide quick access to Biblical information, answer various questions, and assist in Bible study. With this new technology at our fingertips, many are beginning to ask: Should AI be used in religious matters? If so, how can it be used responsibly?

While AI offers certain advantages, it also presents significant dangers, including the potential for misinformation.… Read more

Finding Strength in the Lord

Everybody has their ups and downs. Some days may be great, while others bring challenges that may wear us down. In difficult times it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, but as Christians, we must remember that our strength does not come from ourselves—it comes from the Lord.

David declared, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him” (Psalm 28:7).… Read more