The Law of Moses: How Should Christians Read It?
Why do Christians still teach that stealing is wrong while they no longer bring animal sacrifices to God? Both commands appear in the writings…
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Killing and Murder: What Is the Biblical Difference?
Does “You shall not murder” mean that every killing is murder? Scripture distinguishes a treacherous attack from an accident, holds people responsible for dangerous…
The Preeminence of Jesus Christ: Why He Must Be First
When Paul wrote to the Christians in Colossae, he warned them about teaching that directed their attention toward angels and religious rules as though…
The Armor of God: How to Stand Firm in Spiritual Warfare
In Ephesians 6:10–18, the apostle Paul uses a soldier's equipment to explain how God enables Christians to stand against spiritual opposition. The armor represents…
The Day of the Lord: What Bible Prophecy Really Means
The prophets warned nations that a day was coming when the Lord would call them to account. The New Testament also speaks of the…
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…
End Times Timeline: What Does the Bible Say Happens Next?
Paul told grieving Christians that believers who had died would be raised when the Lord came to gather His people. They would rise before…
The Number 40 in the Bible: Does It Have a Meaning?
In the book of Judges, Israel sometimes had peace for forty years, but on another occasion the nation spent forty years under the power…
Original Sin: What Does the Bible Teach?
When we discuss original sin, we need to say what we believe people inherit from Adam. His rebellion brought death and corruption into the…
The Hidden Wisdom of God: What Paul Meant
Paul says the rulers who crucified Jesus did not understand God's hidden wisdom. They opposed Him, yet their actions could not prevent God from…
What Does It Mean That Jesus Emptied Himself?
When Philippians 2 says that Jesus emptied Himself, it does not mean that He stopped being God. Paul explains His humility by telling us…
John 6:44: What Does It Mean That the Father Draws?
What does Jesus mean when He says that no one can come to Him unless the Father draws him? Some understand this as irresistible…