Andrew the Disciple: The Quiet Apostle Who Brought People to Jesus
Before Peter became one of the most familiar names among Jesus' apostles, his brother Andrew went looking for him with news about Jesus. Andrew…
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What Does ‘Weaker Vessel’ Mean in the Bible?
Peter calls a wife “the weaker vessel” in the same sentence that tells her husband to honor her as a fellow heir of grace.…
David’s Water Offering: Why He Poured It Out to the Lord
David’s refusal to drink the water his men brought him can seem ungrateful until we hear his explanation. Three men had risked their lives…
War and Fighting: A Biblical Examination
How should a Christian think about war without making violence either unthinkable or easy? Scripture commands us to love enemies and refuse personal vengeance.…
The Parable of the Leaven: What Does It Mean?
A woman puts leaven into a large batch of flour, and eventually the whole batch is leavened. Jesus uses that ordinary household task to…
Pastor, Bishop, and Elder: What Is the Difference?
The apostle Paul called the elders of the church in the city of Ephesus to meet him, and when they arrived, he told those…
Circumcision in the Bible: Covenant, Salvation, and Christ
God commanded Abraham to circumcise his household, yet the apostles refused to require circumcision for Gentiles to be saved. They were not declaring the…
Salt of the Earth: What Did Jesus Mean?
What good is salt if it no longer seasons anything? Jesus asked His disciples to consider that problem when He called them the salt…
What Is Legalism? A Biblical Guide for Christians
I cannot call a rule legalistic merely because it is strict or inconvenient. Jesus really does command His people to obey Him. We need…
Epaphroditus: The Quiet Servant Paul Honored
Paul wanted the Philippians to welcome Epaphroditus gladly and honor men like him. He had brought their gift, cared for Paul’s needs, and nearly…
Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing: How to Recognize Them
Jesus warns us about wolves in sheep's clothing because people can claim to serve Him while harming His flock. I want to take that…
The Hellenists in the New Testament: Who Were They?
The Hellenists in Acts included both believers in Jesus and men who fiercely opposed Him. In Acts 6 and 9, the name refers to…