The Pride of Man: What the Bible Says
Pride is easy to recognize when someone openly boasts, but it can also appear in a refusal to receive correction or a constant need…
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Can Christians Celebrate Christmas? A Biblical Perspective
I believe Christians may celebrate Christmas by thanking God for the birth of Jesus, and I also believe a Christian may choose not to…
Epaphroditus: The Quiet Servant Paul Honored
Paul wanted the Philippians to welcome Epaphroditus gladly and honor men like him. He had brought their gift, cared for Paul’s needs, and nearly…
Solomon’s Temple: Why the First Temple Was Built
Solomon's temple was magnificent, but its gold and workmanship do not fully explain why it was built. God gave Israel a place for covenant…
Absalom, Amnon, and Tamar: A Painful Biblical Account
2 Samuel 13 records Amnon’s assault on Tamar, David’s failure to administer justice, and Absalom’s decision to take vengeance. The conflict between David’s sons…
Bathsheba in the Bible: Her Life Beyond David’s Sin
Bathsheba's life is often reduced to David's worst sin, but Scripture records more than what he did to her household. She was Uriah's wife,…
What Is Marriage According to the Bible?
What makes a marriage a marriage according to Scripture? Genesis describes one man and one woman leaving their parents, joining in covenant, and sharing…
The Twelve Tribes and Twelve Apostles: What Is the Link?
When Revelation names the tribes on New Jerusalem’s gates and the apostles on its foundations, it brings together people whose callings began centuries apart.…
Thanksgiving: A Biblical Look at Gratitude and Its History
What are Christians actually doing when we give thanks? Scripture describes a response to God that reaches far beyond a holiday meal. The American…
Church Security: Is It Biblical?
I believe a church can prepare for danger without failing to trust God. The question is whether that preparation serves the people Christ has…
What Does the Bible Teach About Prayer?
The apostle Paul describes a painful affliction as a thorn in his flesh in 2 Corinthians 12. He does not tell us exactly what…
Enoch in the Bible: The Man Who Walked With God
Genesis gives Enoch only a few lines, yet records something extraordinary: he walked with God, and God took him so that he did not…