Some Frequently Asked Questions about the Dead
Get answers to frequently asked questions about praying for the dead, to the dead, and what happens to dead babies.
Joyful Walking Blog Archives
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Why the Soul Does Not Go to Purgatory for Purification
Look at the concept of purgatory: its history, the logical consequences of such teaching, and the biblical truth that counters this false teaching.
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What Doesn’t Happen to the Soul at Death?
What happens to the soul after death? Look at various views and eliminate those that are not biblical.
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The Biblical Perspective on Death
A look at why death is part of our world and what God did to free us from its bondage. “Death swallowed up in victory!” blog series
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Angels, feathers, and needing comfort for grief
In the midst of your grief, turn to Jesus for your comfort rather than traditions that may make you feel good but could draw you away from Him.
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Overcome the “Mean Spirit” Button
Do you know people who are just mean in word and behavior? How do you overcome that “mean spirit” button in yourself and others?
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Defeat the Victim Infection
Has someone wronged you? How hard is it to forgive? Can you stop pointing the finger with blame? Learn how to defeat the victim infection.
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Overcome the “Holy Huddle” Infection
Avoid the “holy huddle” temptations and live out your purpose of disciplemaking for Jesus rather than ignoring those who don’t know Him.
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Counter the “Work Is Secular” Infection
You can view your work as worship, a mission field, a place of growth, and an avenue for impact. When we work, we taste the goodness of God.
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Wipe Out the Narcissism Infection
Narcissism is a dangerous spiritual infection, feeding on our tendency to let self be our master in life. Only Jesus’ power can overcome it.
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Delete the Karma Infection
Does karma have anything to do with a Christian’s life? No! Instead, you draw people away from Jesus and toward something that poorly substitutes for Him.
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Flee the Spiritual Substitutes Infection
When you lose confidence in God to manage whatever is burdening you, do you seek ways to earn God’s favor? That will give you the Spiritual Substitutes infection.
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Conquer the “Manipulation by Guilt” Infection
Do you feel that you can never get rid of the guilt of your sin or the guilt of not doing enough good works to achieve salvation? That’s the “Manipulation by Guilt” infection.
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Reject the Self-Sufficiency Infection
Do you think you don’t need to depend on anyone or anything else to be successful in life? That’s the self-sufficiency infection. Reject that to stay spiritually healthy.
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Stop the “Jesus Is Not Lord over All” Infection
If you are trying to save planet Earth or let cultural “issues” distract you from devotion to Christ, you are dethroning Christ as Lord over all of life.
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Resist the “Tyranny of the Urgent” Infection
Do you have a hard time saying “no” to events or tasks because of others’ expectations? See how to resist the “tyranny of the urgent” infection.
