The Blood of Christ: Why It Is Essential for Salvation
Why does Scripture speak so often about the blood of Jesus? The eternal Son became man, lived without sin, and willingly shed His innocent…
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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…
Did Jesus Sweat Blood in Gethsemane?
Did Jesus actually sweat blood in Gethsemane? Luke says that His sweat became like great drops of blood. I do not think we should…
God’s Grace: What Does the Bible Mean?
When we say God saves us by grace, we mean that He gives us salvation we could never earn. Calling grace “unmerited favor” is…
The Rainbow Covenant: What It Means in Genesis
When a rainbow appears, we may admire its colors without considering the promise God attached to it. Genesis does not leave its meaning to…
Set Your Mind on Things Above: What Colossians 3 Means
Setting our minds on things above should change how we live an ordinary day. We still need to do our work, care for people,…
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure: What It Means
Jesus told the parable of the hidden treasure in a single verse. A man discovers something so valuable that he sells everything he owns…
Israel’s 40 Years in the Wilderness: Why Did They Wander?
At Kadesh Barnea, the Israelites refused to enter the land God had promised them. These were the people He had freed from Egypt, yet…
What Is Repentance? A Biblical Answer
Repentance means acknowledging our sin and turning to God instead of continuing to defend what He says is wrong. I do not understand that…
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…
Salt of the Earth: What Did Jesus Mean?
What good is salt if it no longer seasons anything? Jesus asked His disciples to consider that problem when He called them the salt…
What Does It Mean to Be Born Again? A Biblical Answer
Nicodemus was already teaching other people about God when Jesus told him he needed to be born again. He knew the Scriptures, and he…