Why Did Darkness Fall at Jesus’ Crucifixion?
Darkness covered the land for three hours while Jesus hung on the cross. What was this darkness, and how far did it reach? The…
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The Characteristics of God: Who Is God in the Bible?
What is God really like, and how can we know? We cannot answer by choosing the qualities that make us comfortable or by imagining…
Carnal Christianity: What Does the Bible Mean?
What does Paul mean when he calls the Corinthians carnal? He is speaking to brethren and babes in Christ, yet he rebukes conduct that…
What Is Sin? What the Bible Really Says
What does the Bible mean when it calls something sin? Temptation is not the same as consent, and Adam's fall is not another person's…
‘Let the Women Keep Silent’: What Does It Mean?
What did Paul mean when he wrote, “Let your women keep silent in the churches”? Some people use that sentence to silence women in…
Head Coverings: What Does 1 Corinthians 11 Mean?
Does 1 Corinthians 11 require every Christian woman today to wear a head covering? The question can quickly become an argument about a piece…
Psalm 8: What It Reveals About God and Humanity
When I read Psalm 8, I want to slow down and follow David's thought from beginning to end. He looks at the heavens and…
Pre-Tribulation Rapture: What Does the Bible Teach?
Will the church go through the seven-year Tribulation, or will Christ gather His people before that hour begins? I do not think this question…
Waiting on the Lord: What Does It Really Mean?
What does it really mean to wait on the LORD when we do not know His timing or even whether He will give the…
Romans 9 Explained: God’s Promise, Israel, and Mercy
Romans 9 is often read as though Paul stopped his letter to explain an unconditional choice of certain individuals for salvation while passing over…
What Does the Bible Say About Demons?
Demons appear often enough in Scripture that we cannot ignore them, but the Bible never invites us to become fascinated with darkness. I want…
The Hidden Wisdom of God: What Paul Meant
Paul’s words about God’s hidden wisdom raise a question I want to understand carefully. How could the rulers who opposed Jesus know enough to…