Idolatry in the Bible: What Rules the Heart?
At Mount Sinai, after God had delivered Israel from slavery in Egypt, Aaron made a golden calf and announced a feast to the LORD.…
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Is Jesus God? The Biblical Case for His Deity
Thomas, one of Jesus' disciples, called the risen Jesus his Lord and his God, and Jesus accepted that confession. Scripture presents Him as the…
Astrology: A Biblical Examination
A horoscope may arrive as a joke, a daily message on a phone, or advice from someone who takes astrology seriously. Does the way…
What Does the Bible Say About Demons?
Demons are real spiritual beings who oppose God and serve Satan, the devil. Scripture describes them deceiving people, tormenting them, and sometimes inhabiting those…
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…
What Is Legalism? A Biblical Guide for Christians
I cannot call a rule legalistic merely because it is strict or inconvenient. Jesus really does command His people to obey Him. We need…
Daniel in the Lions’ Den: Faithfulness When It Costs You
Daniel was a Jewish captive who had spent decades serving under foreign rulers when officials under King Darius began looking for a charge they…
What Is the Trinity? One God in Three Persons
At Jesus' baptism, the Son came up from the water, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him, and the Father spoke from heaven about His…
The Samaritans in the Bible: History, Worship, and the Gospel
Why was a Samaritan woman surprised when Jesus asked her for a drink? He was Jewish, and their communities had been divided for generations…
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.…
Should Christians Celebrate Valentine’s Day? A Biblical Guide
Some people call Valentine’s Day harmless fun, while others say it is pagan worship wearing a friendly disguise. I don’t think either claim settles…
Salt of the Earth: What Did Jesus Mean?
What good is salt if it no longer seasons anything? Jesus asked His disciples to consider that problem when He called them the salt…