What Does the Bible Say About Gambling?
When someone asks whether gambling is sinful, I want to know what he is actually proposing to do with the money. A small wager…
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Psalm 27: Trusting God When Fear Returns
David begins Psalm 27 with a bold confession of trust, then cries urgently for mercy and ends by calling himself to wait on the…
Overcomers in the Bible: What 1 John Really Teaches
Before His arrest, Jesus told His disciples that they would have trouble in the world. In that same conversation, He also told them that…
The Hebrew Roots Movement: A Biblical Examination
I encourage Christians to study the Hebrew setting of Scripture. Knowing why Israel kept Passover or approached God through a priest helps us understand…
The Holy Spirit as Our Helper: What It Means
Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as a Helper who would remain with His people. That promise gives believers reason to depend on Him in…
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…
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…
What Does It Mean to Be a Slave of Christ?
Paul begins his letter to the Christians in Rome by introducing himself as a bondservant of Jesus Christ. He is an apostle, a man…
Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit: Can It Be Forgiven?
Jesus warned about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit after religious leaders attributed His deliverance of an afflicted man to Satan. The warning is severe,…
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…
The Book of Galatians: Christ Alone and Christian Freedom
Why did Paul speak so sharply to churches that already believed in Jesus? Teachers were pressing them to add circumcision and the Mosaic Law…
The Book of Deuteronomy: Moses’ Final Words to Israel
Moses would not lead Israel across the Jordan. His final task was to prepare the people to enter without him, remembering the God who…