Apologia: What a Christian Defense Should Be
A strong argument cannot do all the work of a Christian defense. I need to know what I am defending, hear the question being…
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The Unknown God: Paul’s Sermon in Athens Explained
Paul saw a city full of idols when he arrived in Athens. Its religion and philosophical reputation had not brought its people to know…
Joseph in the Bible: From the Pit to God’s Purpose
It is easy to describe Joseph's life as a rise from a pit to a palace and overlook the years of slavery, false accusation,…
Amen in the Bible: What Does It Really Mean?
When someone finishes praying and we answer Amen, what are we actually saying? We are expressing our agreement with the prayer and entrusting it…
The Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness
Why did Jesus enter the wilderness immediately after His baptism? Matthew places the two events together for a reason. The Father had just identified…
Shamgar and His Oxgoad: What the Bible Tells Us
Shamgar appears only twice in Judges, yet Scripture records that he delivered Israel by killing six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad. I would like…
What Was the Star of Bethlehem? What Matthew Tells Us
Matthew tells us that the star went before the wise men and then stood over the place where Jesus was. I believe that describes…
Absalom in the Bible: From Family Tragedy to Rebellion
Absalom's rebellion began in a household where a terrible wrong had gone unpunished. Amnon raped Tamar, and David became angry without administering any discipline…
God’s Grace: What Does the Bible Mean?
When we say God saves us by grace, we mean that He gives us salvation we could never earn. Calling grace “unmerited favor” is…
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb: What Revelation Promises
What is the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, and where does it fit in the events still ahead? Revelation announces a wedding and blesses…
Killing and Murder: What Is the Biblical Difference?
Does “You shall not murder” mean that every killing is murder? Scripture distinguishes a treacherous attack from an accident, holds people responsible for dangerous…
The Parable of the Leaven: What Does It Mean?
A woman puts leaven into a large batch of flour, and eventually the whole batch is leavened. Jesus uses that ordinary household task to…