The Root of Jesse: What Isaiah’s Prophecy Reveals About Jesus
Why does Isaiah call Jesus the Root of Jesse instead of simply calling Him the Son of David? The title reaches back to an…
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Is Masturbation a Sin? A Biblical Examination
Does the Bible actually call masturbation a sin? I want to answer that without inventing a verse, but also without using biblical silence to…
Generational Curses: What Does the Bible Teach?
Can someone be cursed because of sins committed by parents, grandparents, or earlier ancestors? Scripture is honest about the damage family sin can cause,…
Ambassadors for Christ: What Does 2 Corinthians 5 Mean?
What does Paul mean when he calls himself and his coworkers ambassadors for Christ? The image can be stretched until it seems to give…
The Feasts of the Lord: What They Mean in the Bible
Israel's feasts can look like a calendar of ceremonies or a chart of future predictions, but I want to begin where Scripture begins. God…
Is Jesus God? The Biblical Case for His Deity
People can speak respectfully about Jesus and still miss who He is, so I think we need to let Scripture speak more clearly than…
Righteous Anger: What Does the Bible Teach?
Is anger always sinful, or can it sometimes be a faithful response to evil? Scripture tells us to be angry without sinning, yet it…
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 read the verse as…
How to Witness to a Jehovah’s Witness With Truth and Grace
I know that talking with a Jehovah's Witness can feel intimidating, especially when the conversation turns to Greek words or a long chain of…
What Is Sin According to the Bible?
Sin is often discussed by comparing one person with another, but that never answers the question Scripture asks. God measures every person by His…
Honor Your Father and Mother: What the Bible Means in Difficult Families
What does it actually mean to honor your father and mother when family life is complicated? A dependent child does not stand in the…
Christmas and Christianity: Are Its Roots Really Pagan?
Should a Christian celebrate Christmas, or do its later traditions make the whole day pagan? I have heard confident claims on both sides, but…