The Seven Spirits of God: What Revelation Means
When Revelation speaks of “the seven Spirits of God,” is John describing seven different spirits? I understand the phrase as a picture of the…
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Dumb Dogs That Don’t Bark: What Isaiah Means
Isaiah calls Israel's guardians "dumb dogs" because they cannot give the warning a watchdog is supposed to give. His rebuke is severe, but I…
The Parable of the Rich Fool: Jesus’ Warning About Greed
A man asked Jesus to settle an inheritance dispute, and Jesus answered with a warning about covetousness. Luke does not tell us which brother…
Putting Off the Old Man and Putting On the New
When Paul tells believers to put off the old man and put on the new, he is addressing people God has already made alive…
Wicked Schemes: What Makes a Plan Sinful?
Planning ahead is necessary in family life, work, and ministry. Scripture commends diligence and wise counsel, so having a plan is not the problem.…
The Parable of the Lost Sheep: What It Means in Luke and Matthew
A shepherd finds his missing sheep and calls his neighbors to celebrate. Yet the people hearing Jesus tell this parable were not all ready…
Why Did Satan Want the Body of Moses? Jude Explained
Moses had led Israel out of Egypt and through the wilderness before he died outside the land God had promised them. Much later, Jude…
Cherubim in the Bible: What Are They?
The little winged infants familiar from later art do not prepare us for the cherubim in Scripture. At Eden they guard the way to…
The Number 12 in the Bible: What Does It Mean?
The twelve tribes, twelve apostles and twelve gates of the New Jerusalem belong to a recognizable pattern. In each passage, Scripture names the people…
1 John 2 Explained: How to Examine Your Faith Without Losing Assurance
When John says that those who know Christ keep His commands, how should a believer examine himself without turning assurance into a scorecard? John…
The Armor of God: How to Stand Firm in Spiritual Warfare
In Ephesians 6:10–18, the apostle Paul uses a soldier's equipment to explain how God enables Christians to stand against spiritual opposition. The armor represents…
The Hidden Wisdom of God: What Paul Meant
Paul says the rulers who crucified Jesus did not understand God's hidden wisdom. They opposed Him, yet their actions could not prevent God from…