The Last Day in the Bible: When Will Jesus Raise Believers?
When Jesus says He will raise believers on “the last day,” what exactly does He mean? I want to slow down and follow the…
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Christmas and Christianity: Are Its Roots Really Pagan?
Should a Christian celebrate Christmas, or do its later traditions make the whole day pagan? I have heard confident claims on both sides, but…
The Stranger, Widow, and Fatherless: God’s Care
Why does Scripture return so often to the stranger, the widow, the fatherless, and the poor? Each group could be left with little protection,…
Righteous Anger: What Does the Bible Teach?
Is anger always sinful, or can it sometimes be a faithful response to evil? Scripture tells us to be angry without sinning, yet it…
Ephesians 1:4: Chosen Before the Foundation of the World
What does Paul mean when he says that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world? Ephesians 1:4 is often treated…
What Is the Body of Christ? The Church United Under Jesus
What does it mean for believers to be the Body of Christ? As I follow Paul's reasoning, I see much more than people who…
What Is a Godly Man? A Biblical Definition of Manhood
When people talk about manhood, they often mean strength, money, independence, sexual success, or the ability to take charge. But what does God call…
Blessings and Curses: What the Bible Means
Blessing and curse are familiar Bible words, but what does Scripture actually mean by them? A blessing is more than an easy season, and…
Overcomers in the Bible: What 1 John Really Teaches
John calls every person born of God an overcomer. That can sound strange when a Christian is tired, tempted, or grieving, so what kind…
War and Fighting: A Biblical Examination
How should a Christian think about war without making violence either unthinkable or easy? Scripture commands enemy love and personal peace, yet it also…
Should Christian Parents Homeschool? A Biblical View
Parents often ask me whether the Bible requires Christians to homeschool, and I understand why the question carries so much weight. Our children are…
The Atonement of Jesus Christ: What the Cross Accomplished
What did Jesus actually accomplish when He died on the cross? Did the Father turn against His Son, or did the Father, Son, and…