What Does It Mean That Jesus Emptied Himself?
Some translations of Philippians 2 say that Jesus “emptied Himself,” while the NKJV says He “made Himself of no reputation.” Does that mean the…
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Count It All Joy: What James Really Means
How can James tell hurting believers to “count it all joy” when a trial may include sickness, betrayal, persecution, or deep loss? He is…
What Does the Bible Teach About Prayer?
Prayer can feel simple one day and difficult the next. We are speaking to the living God, so what does the Bible say prayer…
Tongues of Fire at Pentecost: What Happened in Acts 2?
What were the tongues that looked like fire at Pentecost? Acts 2 describes something people could see, followed by languages people could understand. We…
A Pleasing Aroma to the Lord: What Does It Mean?
What does the Bible mean when it calls an offering a pleasing aroma to the LORD? God is not hungry, and He does not…
Lilith in the Bible: What Does Isaiah 34:14 Mean?
The name Lilith appears in modern stories with a detailed biography, but Isaiah gives us only one rare Hebrew word in a very different…
The Great White Throne Judgment: What Revelation 20 Means
What happens at the Great White Throne, and who will stand there? Revelation 20 describes a final judgment that is both sobering and exact.…
What Is Salvation? A Biblical Study of Grace, Faith, and Security
What does the Bible teach about salvation, and how do grace, faith, repentance, Christ’s blood, and eternal security fit together? These are not questions…
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 Does Holy Mean in the Bible?
What does the Bible mean when it calls God holy? The word can sound so familiar that we move past it without asking what…
New Age Ideas in the Church: A Biblical Response
New Age ideas do not always come into a church with an obvious label. I have heard them show up in talk about energy…
The Preeminence of Jesus Christ: Why He Must Be First
What does it mean for Jesus Christ to have first place in all things? To answer that, we need to see who He is…