By J. Steven Lang "If someone says, "I love God," but hates another Christian, that person is a liar..." The Bible has a lot to say about the sources of conflicts and how to squelch them.

Jesus gives a command, an illustration, and a promise. Jesus answers the what, how, and the why. He tells his disciples to love one another how I have loved you so that all people will know that you are my disciples.

By J. Steven Lang The Bible has one basic word regarding hatred of people: don't.

What is the greatest evidence of your faith? Is it outward pietyhow often you pray, go to church, read your Bible, and perform other overtly Christian activities? Or perhaps we ought to look for ...

God's call in Hosea 6:1–3 for His people to repent ends with His imploring the old covenant community to press on to know the Lord (v. 3). The obvious implication of this call ...

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its ... but how will the ungodly person do damage instead (Proverbs 15:12, 23, 28)? ...

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son? Why did Jesus often speak using parables instead of teaching more clearly?

areas of their lives; a friend sacrifices, denying his or herself; a friend loves no matter what happens; and a friend .... How does this fulfill what John echoed in 1 John 4:2021? .... who speak peace to their neighbors, but evil is in their hearts.