The Holy Spirit Coming Upon vs. Indwelling Believers
When Scripture says that the Holy Spirit came upon someone, and elsewhere says that He indwells believers, I think we should be careful not…
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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…
Life Is in the Blood: What Does the Bible Mean?
Why does the Bible speak about blood with such seriousness? The answer begins with life itself, because God says that life is in the…
False Gospels: How to Recognize Them
Religious language can sound Christian while quietly changing the message that saves. So how can we recognize a false gospel when it still speaks…
What Is a Godly Man? A Biblical Definition of Manhood
When people talk about manhood, they often mean strength, money, independence, sexual success, or the ability to take charge. But what does God call…
The Noahic Covenant: What God Promised Noah
What exactly did God promise when He made the covenant with Noah after the flood? The rainbow is the sign most people remember, but…
The Beatitudes: What Jesus Was Really Teaching
The Beatitudes are familiar, but they can be easy to misunderstand. Are they steps we climb to earn God's favor, or is Jesus showing…
The Mercy Seat: What It Was and How It Points to Christ
The mercy seat is one of those Old Testament details that can be hard to picture. What exactly was it, why was blood sprinkled…
Carnal Christianity: What Does the Bible Mean?
What does Paul mean when he calls the Corinthians carnal? He is speaking to brethren and babes in Christ, yet he rebukes conduct that…
Paul’s Letters to the Corinthians: What They Teach
Corinth was not an easy church to pastor because division and open sin had spread through the congregation. Its worship was disordered, and some…
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…
Crushing the Serpent’s Head: Genesis 3:15 Explained
Genesis 3:15 is only one verse, but I keep coming back to how far its promise reaches. God spoke it just after sin entered…