Silent Night Holy Night

Silent Night Holy Night: Advent Hymn for Christmas

The beloved Advent hymn Silent Night invites people to the manger in Bethlehem, where a young woman gave birth to a baby boy. The night is full of peace, joy, and love. Worshipers are encouraged to consider the obedience of Mary, the reverential fear of the shepherds, and of course, the Lordship of the child…

O Come All Ye Faithful

O Come, All Ye Faithful: Advent Hymn for Christmas

O Come, All Ye Faithful is an Advent hymn full of praise, celebration, and joy. The hymn isn’t for somber reflection like O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, but for holy and energetic praise, not unlike Joy to the World! The refrain boldly invites followers of Jesus Christ to “come, let us adore him.” The word…

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing: Advent Hymn for Christmas

“Hark” isn’t a word that people use much anymore, but it’s preserved in the Advent hymn, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and for good reason. The angels have an important message for humanity: God has become a man in the person of Jesus Christ. He is the baby born to Mary in Bethlehem. The theme…

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus: Advent Hymn for Christmas

Charles Wesley’s hymn about the Messiah’s arrival has become an Advent favorite. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus is filled with truth that comes directly from the Bible. The hymn not only alludes to the arrival of Jesus Christ to Mary in Bethlehem but reflects on his identity and the salvation he offers sinners. The theme of…

Angels We Have Heard On High

Angels We Have Heard On High: Advent Hymn for Christmas

The Advent hymn Angels We Have Heard On High reflects on the angels present at the birth of Jesus Christ, not unlike another beloved classic, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. When Mary gave birth in a manger in Bethlehem, not many in the world noticed the baby boy’s arrival. But the angels sure did. And…

Advent hymns

Advent Hymns and Songs (151 Traditional and Modern Carols)

The Christmas season is full of festive music like the beloved Advent hymn, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Like the biblical stories that tell about the birth of Jesus Christ, the songs of Advent contain messages of love, hope, and peace. Below, readers will find 151 Christian hymns for Advent, but listed first is a…

where is God when I'm scared

Where Is God When I’m Scared? (Helpful Bible Teaching)

Many people experience times of being scared. They fear threats, tragedies, and other frightening events that could impact their lives, health, income, relationships, and more. For some people, fear has a real-life source. For others, being scared is the result of what could happen in life, and just the possibility of it paralyzes them with…

Does God Release People From Marriage

Does God Release People From Marriage? (A Biblical Explanation)

God created the institution of marriage to be a permanent union. The promise “until death do us part” that couples traditionally vow to each other at the altar on their wedding day reflects the Bible’s teaching about the life-long commitment of the relationship. But when does marriage end? Marriages end when one spouse dies or…

woman in pain

Why Does God Allow Pain? (Biblical Reasons Explained)

Pain is a form of physical suffering that may be the result of injury, illness, genetics, or something else. It may be broad or acute, temporary or chronic, self-imposed or not. Whatever its source, nature, and prognosis, pain sometimes leads people to question God. Am I being punished? When will this end? Is it going…

Are Subliminals Sin

Are Subliminals Sinful? (A Biblical Assessment)

Subliminal messaging, which consists of attempts to influence a person’s mind without their conscious awareness of it, is a self-help trend that is growing in popularity. Certain aspects of the communication technique give many Christians pause. Are “subliminals” sinful or is some people’s discomfort just related to the fact that the process is different than…

Is Playing Video Games A Sin

Is Playing Video Games A Sin? (It Depends)

According to a recent report, 40% of the world’s population plays video games. [1] This number has increased dramatically with the rise of smartphones, which enable people to play anywhere, not just using the game console connected to the television set in their home. Many Christians are interested to know whether or not playing video…

Is Cheating On A Test A Sin

Is Cheating On A Test A Sin? (A Student’s Dilemma)

Tests, exams, and other forms of academic assessment can be stressful. Many students have a lot at stake when taking tests, including passing a class, maintaining a certain grade-point average, staying eligible for sports, getting into college, or maintaining a scholarship in college. As a result of these pressures, some students are tempted to cheat…

is gluttony sin

Is Overeating a Sin? (Gluttony vs Self-Control)

The Bible teaches that self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal. 5:23), which means that it’s a characteristic that Christians should demonstrate and develop. All people, including Christians, eat and drink multiple times per day. Some people struggle with self-control when it comes to eating. But is overeating a sin? Overeating is a…

is saying oh my God a sin

Is Saying “Oh My God” A Sin? (Does It Depend?)

The Bible teaches that God’s name is special and that all people should revere it in common speech. Yet the English language contains certain phrases and figures of speech that include the word “God” but aren’t a direct reference to him. Many of these sayings aren’t necessarily considered cussing akin to four-letter words, but they…

Bible verse about thinking

Bible Verses About Thinking

Philippians 4:8 ESV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. KJV Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever…

Bible verses about kissing

Bible Verses About Kissing

Psalm 85:10 ESV Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other. KJV Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. NASB Lovingkindness and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. NIV Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. NLT…

is eating meat a sin

Is Eating Meat a Sin? (Animal and Plant Consumption in the Bible)

Meat is a staple food in many cultures around the world. Red meat like beef and lamb, poultry like chicken and turkey, pork, which is meat from a pig, and seafood like fish and crab, are consumed often for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — and even snack time — all around the world. What does…

is witchcraft a sin

Is Witchcraft a Sin? (Sorcery, Divination, Magic, and More)

Witchcraft has many forms and expressions. Believers and practitioners of witchcraft have been around for thousands of years, evidenced by the fact that the Bible mentions it numerous times. Though many expressions of witchcraft are practiced privately, the belief system is well-known enough to make many people curious about it from a biblical perspective. According…

is fear sin

Is Fear A Sin?

Fear, which is often defined as an emotion, is commonly made up of feelings like anxiety, helplessness, and a sense of inevitable doom. People fear getting hurt, experiencing loss, the unknown, and a variety of other things. Fear is common to the human experience, no matter one’s gender, race, culture, or social status. It’s an…

Bible verses on suicide

Bible Verses About Suicide and Heaven

The article below is not medical advice. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately. Free help is available to all people. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline1-800-273-8255Free 24-hour assistance 1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is…

Bible verses on hell

Bible Verses on Hell

Revelation 21:8 ESV But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” KJV But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and…

is oral sex a sin

Is Oral Sex A Sin?

Contrary to popular belief, the Bible isn’t prudish when it comes to sexual intimacy and its various expressions. In fact, some passages describe what many would consider graphic depictions of sex through poetic metaphors. Many people know that intercourse is celebrated in the Bible due in part to the command to be fruitful and multiply…