Category Archives: Foundations of the Faith

Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?

Posted on December 22, 2012 by ronelfran

Christmas in America is an event filled with contrasts and paradoxes. It is by far the most popular and most joyous season of the year; yet it is also a time when many people become so depressed they seriously contemplate … Continue reading →

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Working Through Luke and Acts – Luke 1, verses 18-20

Posted on November 28, 2012 by ronelfran

In answer to what was probably long years of praying for a child, God sent an angel to Zacharias to let him know that even though he and his wife Elizabeth were now well past child-bearing age, their prayer was … Continue reading →

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Working Through Luke and Acts – Luke 1, verses 13-17

Posted on November 23, 2012 by ronelfran

God had sent an angel to Zacharias to let him know that the prayers for a child he and his wife, Elizabeth, had prayed for many years were about to be answered. But this angelic mission was about much more … Continue reading →

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God, The Creator

Posted on May 28, 2012 by ronelfran

Up until this point in our study of God, we have relied on information from the Bible that we have accepted by faith. For example, we know that Yahweh is God’s personal name only because, as the children’s Sunday School … Continue reading →

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What is God’s Name?

Posted on May 22, 2012 by ronelfran

Did you know that God has a name? Many Christians have never even thought about that question. If you were to ask them what God’s name is, their reply would probably be something along the lines of, “His name is … Continue reading →

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Getting To Know God

Posted on May 15, 2012 by ronelfran

Who is God? If God really is the creator and ruler of the universe, then there is no more important question that could be asked. The Bible puts it this way: Proverbs 9:10  The fear of the LORD is the … Continue reading →

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