New Wine and Old Wineskins: What Jesus Meant
When Jesus spoke about new wine and old wineskins, He was answering a question about fasting. His disciples were eating and drinking while other…
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The Bronze Serpent: How It Points to Jesus on the Cross
When Israelites were dying from snakebites, God told Moses to raise a bronze serpent and promised life to anyone who had been bitten and…
Calvinism Examined: Do the Five Points Match Scripture?
I agree with Calvinists that sinners cannot save themselves and that salvation is entirely by grace. Our disagreement concerns what follows from those truths.…
A Pleasing Aroma to the Lord: What Does It Mean?
What does it mean for a sacrifice to be a pleasing aroma to God? He does not need a meal, smoke, or perfume. Scripture…
God Will Not Forsake You: What the Promise Means
God gave His promise not to forsake His people when they faced danger, loss, and responsibilities beyond their own strength. They needed His help,…
Crushing the Serpent’s Head: Genesis 3:15 Explained
God announced the serpent's defeat while Adam and Eve were facing the consequences of their own sin. They could not undo their disobedience or…
Blessings and Curses: What the Bible Means
A comfortable life can look like God's blessing, while a difficult season can make someone wonder whether he is cursed. Yet Scripture describes wicked…
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…
The New Covenant: Why God Promised Something New
Why did God promise a new covenant when the covenant at Sinai came from Him? His Law was good, but Israel broke it. The…
The Parable of the Lost Sheep: What It Means in Luke and Matthew
A shepherd finds his missing sheep and calls his neighbors to celebrate. Yet the people hearing Jesus tell this parable were not all ready…
Life Is in the Blood: What Does the Bible Mean?
When Scripture says that life is in the blood, it directs our attention to the God who gives life. A creature can bleed to…
What Is Sin? What the Bible Really Says
What does the Bible mean when it calls something sin? I want to understand that well enough to confess what is wrong without taking…