Every human being operates through a built-in pattern: we think, we act, and we evaluate. Cognitive scientists describe this as a feedback loop, the mechanism through which people learn skills, solve problems, and grow in expertise. But this loop doesn’t just shape careers or competencies. It also shapes how people live out their beliefs — or fail to. And this is where the Bible enters the picture. Scripture presents faith not as mental agreement, but as trust expressed through action, … [Read more...] about Cognitive Science & Scripture
Growth
The Image of Jesus Christ
"Where there is no vision, the people perish" (Proverbs 29:18 KJV). The word “vision” in this scripture is used in a prophetic sense, a revealed understanding of a future reality. It says that if we lack a purpose and a clear direction of where we are going and how to get there, we are not going to "get there". Knowing where we are going and our purpose, our intent, is extremely important. God gives humanity a purpose, a destination, and He gives us a way to get there. The Bible is a complete … [Read more...] about The Image of Jesus Christ
How the Church Grows
Just how does the Church, the Body of Christ, grow? As with any living body, to survive, it must grow, or die. We know that the beginning of the Church occurred on the Day of Pentecost, however, once born, how did it grow? God calls individuals and no one can come to Him unless God draws him. However, the body of Christ has a vital role to play in making disciples. The book of Acts is a history of the spreading of the gospel. With concrete examples it documents how the Church expanded. By … [Read more...] about How the Church Grows