John the Baptist: The Forerunner Who Pointed to Jesus
John the Baptist steps into the New Testament like a man who knows why God sent him. He is not trying to build a…
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Apologia: What a Christian Defense Should Be
The word apologia is where we get our English word apologetics, but the Bible gives the word a much richer setting than a formal…
Who Wrote Hebrews? The Case for Paul as Its Author
Hebrews never names its human author in the opening, so we should respect what the text does and does not say. Still, the book…
Divorce and Reconciliation: What the Bible Says
Divorce questions are almost never theoretical. The person asking may be grieving betrayal or living with fear; someone else may be wondering what a…
1 John 2 Explained: How to Examine Your Faith Without Losing Assurance
When John says that those who know Christ keep His commands, how should a believer examine himself without turning assurance into a scorecard? John…
The Heavenly Jerusalem: God’s Home With His People
What exactly is the Heavenly Jerusalem, and when does it become the home of God’s people? Revelation gives us a real city that comes…
Stephen in the Bible: Service, Courage, and Forgiveness
Stephen is often remembered for the way he died, but Acts first introduces him when widows are being overlooked. I want to follow his…
Ephesians 1:4: Chosen Before the Foundation of the World
What does Paul mean when he says that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world? Ephesians 1:4 is often treated…
True Humility: What the Bible Really Teaches
What does it really mean to be humble before God? I do not think Scripture asks us to hate ourselves, deny every ability, or…
Lazarus in the Bible: Why Jesus Waited Before Raising Him
John never records Lazarus speaking, yet his restored life tells us a great deal about Jesus. Why did Jesus wait when He loved this…
The Hellenists in the New Testament: Who Were They?
Who were the Hellenists we meet in Acts, and why does Luke keep bringing them into the story? They were Jews who spoke Greek…
A Camel Through the Eye of a Needle: What Jesus Meant
Jesus’ words about a camel passing through the eye of a needle are meant to stop us short. Is He saying that wealth itself…