What Is Legalism? A Biblical Guide for Christians
What exactly makes a rule legalistic? The answer cannot be simply that the rule is strict, because Jesus really does command His people to…
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Original Sin: What Does the Bible Teach?
What do we mean when we say that people are born with “original sin”? Scripture clearly teaches that Adam's fall changed the human condition,…
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…
What Does the Bible Say About Baptism? Does It Save?
Water baptism is a simple command from Jesus, but Christians do not always agree about what it does. Does the water save a person,…
Are Christians Required to Tithe? What the Bible Teaches
Tithing is a significant topic in Scripture, rooted in the Old Testament and practiced by Israel as a part of their covenant relationship with…
What Does the Bible Say About Gambling?
Scripture never uses the modern word gambling, so we cannot settle the question by inventing a verse. I want to define what a wager…
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…
A Covenant With My Eyes: What Job 31 Teaches Us
Job’s words are direct: “I have made a covenant with my eyes.” But what exactly did he promise, and how do we apply it…
Stephen in the Bible: Service, Courage, and Forgiveness
Stephen is often remembered for the way he died, but Acts first introduces him when widows are being overlooked. I want to follow his…
What Does the Bible Say About Men’s and Women’s Hair?
Hair may seem like a small subject until we come to 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 and see how seriously Paul treats it. What is he…
God Will Not Forsake You: What the Promise Means
What does God mean when He promises not to leave or forsake His people? Suffering can make Him feel far away, and a peaceful…
Can Christians Celebrate Christmas? A Biblical Perspective
Christians can have strong feelings about Christmas, and I do not think either side should be mocked. Some believers gladly use the day to…