Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd Explained
Psalm 23 is so familiar that it is easy to hear only a few favorite lines. When I read the whole psalm together, the…
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Ephesians 1:4: Chosen Before the Foundation of the World
What does Paul mean when he says that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world? Ephesians 1:4 is often treated…
God Is Our Light: What the Bible Means
Genesis begins with light appearing at God’s command, and Revelation ends with the Lamb as the light of the New Jerusalem. Between those scenes,…
Seventh-Day Adventism: A Biblical Examination
How should we examine Seventh-Day Adventism without misrepresenting the people who belong to it? I want to acknowledge what its official statements say correctly,…
Who Is Apollyon? The Destroyer in Revelation 9
Who is Apollyon in Revelation 9, and what does Scripture mean by calling him the destroyer? The fifth trumpet is one of Revelation’s darkest…
Spiritual Gifts: What Does the Bible Teach?
What should we expect when the Bible speaks about spiritual gifts? Some people chase dramatic experiences, while others react to real abuse by treating…
Joseph in the Bible: From the Pit to God’s Purpose
If we tell Joseph’s life too quickly, it can sound as though he moved straight from a pit to a palace. Genesis does not…
Ezer: What Does ‘Helper Comparable’ Mean?
What did God mean when He said He would make Adam “a helper comparable to him”? The word helper can sound small in modern…
The Dove at Jesus’ Baptism: What John Saw
What did John actually see when the Holy Spirit descended like a dove at Jesus’ baptism? I want to follow the Gospel accounts carefully…
The Feast of Unleavened Bread: What It Means for Christians
Why did God tell Israel to remove leaven and eat unleavened bread for seven days? The feast began with a real night of deliverance,…
Why the Virgin Birth Matters: What the Bible Teaches
The virgin birth can sound like one detail near the beginning of Jesus' story, but I keep seeing how directly it tells us who…
The Holy Spirit as Our Helper: What It Means
What does it mean to call the Holy Spirit our Helper? His help is personal and powerful, but it never competes with Jesus or…