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…
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Putting Off the Old Man and Putting On the New
What does Paul mean when he tells believers to put off the old man and put on the new? He is not describing a…
What Is the Gospel? The Good News of Jesus Christ
The gospel is familiar enough that people can repeat its words without pausing over its meaning. I want to follow Scripture's own announcement: the…
Death in the Pot: What Happened in 2 Kings?
“There is death in the pot” is one of the most startling cries in Elisha's ministry. How did a meal meant to feed God's…
The Unknown God: Paul’s Sermon in Athens Explained
Paul walked into Athens and saw a city full of idols. What did he say to people who were proud of their religion and…
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure: What It Means
Jesus told this parable in a single verse, yet it reaches into nearly every part of our lives. A man finds treasure in a…
Eternal Conscious Torment: What Does the Bible Really Teach?
What does the Bible say finally happens to a person who rejects Jesus Christ? This question is difficult because we often blend the conscious…
The Blood of Christ: Why It Is Essential for Salvation
Why does Scripture speak so often about the blood of Jesus instead of simply saying that He loved us or died for us? The…
Sanctification Explained: What It Means to Be Set Apart
Sanctification can sound like a word that belongs in theology books, but Paul puts it right in the middle of everyday life. How can…
What Does It Mean to Be Born Again? A Biblical Answer
Why did Jesus tell one of Israel’s most religious teachers that he had to be born again? Nicodemus was thoroughly trained and lived a…
Why Did Paul Rebuke Peter at Antioch?
Why did Paul rebuke Peter in front of the church at Antioch? This was not a rivalry between apostles or a disagreement over personality.…
The Blessed Hope: What Is It?
What does Paul mean when he calls Christ’s appearing “the blessed hope”? He is not giving the Church a vague promise that life will…