The Names of Jehovah: What They Mean in the Bible
God’s names are often gathered into charts, but a chart can make very different biblical expressions look identical. Some passages give His covenant name,…
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Thanksgiving: A Biblical Look at Gratitude and Its History
What are Christians actually doing when we give thanks? The Bible gives thanksgiving a much deeper meaning than a holiday meal, and the history…
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…
Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim: Blessing and Curse
Two mountains rise over the valley of Shechem in central Israel. Mount Gerizim stands to the south, and Mount Ebal stands to the north.…
The Good Samaritan: What Jesus’ Parable Really Teaches
The Good Samaritan is familiar, but the question that led Jesus to tell it is easy to miss. A lawyer asked, “Who is my…
What Is Idolatry? A Biblical Examination
Idolatry can sound like a sin that belongs to ancient temples, but Scripture brings it much closer to home. What makes a carved image…
The Book of Deuteronomy: Moses’ Final Words to Israel
Deuteronomy brings us to the plains of Moab, where Moses speaks to Israel one last time before the nation crosses the Jordan. I hear…
Praise Music: How to Tell if a Song Is Biblically Sound
What should we actually be listening for when we call a song biblical praise? A song can move us quickly and stay in our…
The Sabbath: What Does the Bible Teach Christians Today?
Christians can easily talk past each other when the Sabbath comes up because we may not be asking the same question. Are we talking…
The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit: What It Means
What does it mean for the Holy Spirit to live in a believer? I want to be careful with that question because the Bible…
Generational Honor in the Household of God
What should honor look like when older and younger believers disagree, or when someone in authority needs correction? 1 Timothy brings those questions into…
Nadab and Abihu’s Strange Fire: Why Were They Judged?
Why did God judge Nadab and Abihu so quickly when they offered strange fire? Leviticus tells us what was wrong with their offering while…