The Book of Hosea: Judgment, Mercy, and Restored Love
Hosea describes a people who kept their religious practices while betraying the God they claimed to worship. The Lord exposed their idolatry, dishonesty, sexual…
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Did Jesus Sweat Blood in Gethsemane?
Did Jesus actually sweat blood in Gethsemane? Luke says that His sweat became like great drops of blood. I do not think we should…
Jesus After the Resurrection: The Forty Days and Ascension
Jesus spent forty days with His disciples between His resurrection and ascension, giving them evidence they would later proclaim to the world. These were…
The Number 40 in the Bible: Does It Have a Meaning?
In the book of Judges, Israel sometimes had peace for forty years, but on another occasion the nation spent forty years under the power…
Wormwood in Revelation: What Does the Bitter Star Mean?
Wormwood is the name of a burning star John sees fall on rivers and springs in Revelation 8. The waters become bitter, and many…
The Mountain of God: Why God Meets People on Mountains
What made the ground holy when Moses approached the burning bush? He had come to the mountain while tending sheep, but God called to…
Passover in the Bible: How It Points to Jesus Christ
The first Passover meal was eaten by people who were still slaves in Egypt. God had warned that He would strike Egypt's firstborn, and…
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…
The Last Day in the Bible: When Will Jesus Raise Believers?
When Jesus promises to raise believers on “the last day,” how should we understand that promise alongside the resurrection passages elsewhere in Scripture? We…
Water in the Bible: Its Meaning, Symbolism, and Purpose
A thirsty person needs water, but someone caught in a flood needs to be rescued from it. Scripture describes both realities, and I keep…
Pastor, Bishop, and Elder: What Is the Difference?
The apostle Paul called the elders of the church in the city of Ephesus to meet him, and when they arrived, he told those…
Mary Magdalene: What the Bible Really Says About Her
What do we actually know about Mary Magdalene? Her name is familiar, but many claims about her life do not come from the Bible.…