When you are under pressure, it helps to know what kind of pressure it is. The Bible draws a clear line between the Lord testing His people and Satan tempting them, and mixing those up can lead to blame, confusion, or excuses. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us there is a...
Tithing is a significant topic in Scripture, rooted in the Old Testament and practiced by Israel as a part of their covenant relationship with God.
Water baptism is a plain command for believers, and it also gets misunderstood fast when people start talking like the water is what saves. In Romans 6:3-4, Paul uses baptism language to explain what is already true of every believer because of union with Christ in...
Wine shows up in Scripture at meals and celebrations, and Christians have to think about it carefully if we want to honor the Lord. The Bible speaks with balance. Psalm 104:14-15 is a good place to start because it treats wine as part of God’s normal provision, not...
