What Is True Love? A Biblical Definition of Love
Love can describe affection, attraction, or a deep commitment to another person. It is also used to demand approval, as though disagreeing with someone's…
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Codex Sinaiticus: What It Is and How to Evaluate It
An ancient manuscript deserves careful attention, but its age cannot settle every question about its text. Codex Sinaiticus preserves an exceptionally early New Testament…
Gog and Magog: Are Ezekiel and Revelation the Same Battle?
Gog and Magog appear in Ezekiel and Revelation, but I do not believe those passages describe the same battle. The shared names connect the…
The Number 3 in the Bible: Does It Have a Meaning?
Three appears in passages about God's nature, human testimony, repeated actions, and the resurrection of Jesus. Those uses deserve attention, but they do not…
Simon of Cyrene: The Man Who Carried Jesus’ Cross
Simon of Cyrene appears briefly in three Gospels as the man forced to carry Jesus' cross. We are told where he came from, the…
Joseph in the Bible: From the Pit to God’s Purpose
It is easy to describe Joseph's life as a rise from a pit to a palace and overlook the years of slavery, false accusation,…
Being Taken or Translated in the Bible: What It Means
Does the Bible describe anything like teleportation? Philip's removal from the Ethiopian official and his appearance at Azotus may bring that word to mind,…
The Rainbow in the Bible: What Does It Mean?
When I see a rainbow, Genesis gives me a definite promise to remember: God will never again destroy all flesh and the earth by…
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb: What Revelation Promises
What is the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, and where does it fit in the events still ahead? Revelation announces a wedding and blesses…
Pastor, Bishop, and Elder: What Is the Difference?
A church can use the right titles and still misunderstand what a pastor is there to do. He may be treated as a chief…
The Angels Who Left Their Proper Domain
Jude describes angels who abandoned the place God had given them and are now held in darkness for judgment. I understand their rebellion in…
Should Christians Celebrate Valentine’s Day? A Biblical Guide
Some people call Valentine’s Day harmless fun, while others say it is pagan worship wearing a friendly disguise. I don’t think either claim settles…