Seventh-Day Adventism: A Biblical Examination
Seventh-Day Adventism needs to be examined through what it actually teaches. Its official statements affirm important Christian truths. We can disagree firmly without misrepresenting…
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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…
The Book of Joel: Repentance, the Spirit, and the Day of the Lord
Joel begins with fields stripped bare and animals crying out for water. With the harvest gone, the people could no longer bring their offerings…
Testing vs. Temptation: How Can You Tell the Difference?
In the first chapter of his New Testament letter, James tells us that the testing of our faith produces patience, but a few verses…
Ezekiel’s Valley of Dry Bones: What the Vision Means
When people mention Ezekiel’s valley of dry bones, they often have a personal crisis or a struggling church in mind. God can certainly help…
Is the Husband the Priest of the Home?
When people call a husband the “priest of the home,” they often mean that he should pray with his family, teach Scripture, and take…
Pastor, Bishop, and Elder: What Is the Difference?
The apostle Paul called the elders of the church in the city of Ephesus to meet him, and when they arrived, he told those…
What Does the Bible Say About Men’s and Women’s Hair?
Hair can become a contentious subject in a church. Some people have been humiliated by rules presented as though a haircut determined their standing…
Sanctification Explained: What It Means to Be Set Apart
To be sanctified is to be set apart to God. When He saves someone, that person belongs to Him, and that new relationship is…
Tubal-Cain in the Bible: A Gift That Could Be Misused
Tubal-Cain is named in one verse of Genesis as a man associated with work in bronze and iron. His craft shows the abilities early…
David’s Water Offering: Why He Poured It Out to the Lord
David’s refusal to drink the water his men brought him can seem ungrateful until we hear his explanation. Three men had risked their lives…
What Does the Bible Say About Demons?
Demons are real spiritual beings who oppose God and serve Satan, the devil. Scripture describes them deceiving people, tormenting them, and sometimes inhabiting those…