Calvinism Examined: Do the Five Points Match Scripture?
Calvinism can sound convincing because it insists that sinners cannot save themselves and that grace deserves all the glory. I agree with those truths,…
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The God of Israel: The One True God
The Bible often calls the LORD the God of Israel. Does that title make Him one nation’s God, or does it tell us how…
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…
The Abrahamic Covenant: What God Promised Abraham
What did God actually promise when He called Abraham? The answer reaches from the land of Canaan and the nation of Israel all the…
Blessings and Curses: What the Bible Means
Blessing and curse are familiar Bible words, but what does Scripture actually mean by them? A blessing is more than an easy season, and…
What Is Salvation? A Biblical Study of Grace, Faith, and Security
What does the Bible teach about salvation, and how do grace, faith, repentance, Christ’s blood, and eternal security fit together? These are not questions…
Faith in the Bible: What It Means to Trust Jesus
What does it really mean to have faith, especially when our feelings are weak or our circumstances do not improve? Scripture never presents faith…
What Is Sin? What the Bible Really Says
What does the Bible mean when it calls something sin? Temptation is not the same as consent, and Adam's fall is not another person's…
God Will Not Forsake You: What the Promise Means
What does God mean when He promises not to leave or forsake His people? Suffering can make Him feel far away, and a peaceful…
The Fear of the Lord: What It Means for Christians
The fear of the Lord can be confusing because Scripture does not use fear in exactly the same way in every passage. Some people…
The Day of the Lord: What Bible Prophecy Really Means
When Scripture speaks about the Day of the Lord, is it naming one moment or a whole series of events? I have found that…
Araunah’s Threshing Floor: David’s Costly Offering
Why did David refuse to offer the Lord something that cost him nothing? That statement is memorable, but it only makes sense when we…