Justin Torres
In Matthew 4:4 Jesus, while being tempted by the devil, rebukes him by saying “Man cannot live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”Why did Jesus reply with this? He is ...
Mike Leake
In Proverbs 17:15, we read,He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.How does this verse apply to the trial of Jesus? Was it...
Mike Leake
Through our union with Christ, all the blessings of Israel become ours. But this new covenant obedience is different than that of the Old Testament. It is not a servile obedience, but a friendship obe...
Alyssa Roat
Jesus has many names throughout the Bible. Some, like "Prince of Peace" or "Emmanuel," are very familiar to us. But others can make us scratch our heads. For example, why is Jesus sometimes called the...
Alyssa Roat
Despite popular opinion, the Bible never says there were three Magi, nor that they visited Jesus in the manger. Just who were the wise men who brought gifts, and why is this so important for the Chris...
Emma Danzey
It is always important to look at the context. If we just focus on John 3:16, then we miss out on the whole picture....
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
It is safe to say altogether, Mary and Joseph had at least seven children. One which was born by divine, miraculous birth and at least six who were born by natural birth....
Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed.
Are you following Jesus, or know someone who wants to? Even if we stumble in our journey, here are 3 essential questions to ask....
Britt Mooney
Jesus talks about fulfilling everything from the law, the prophets, and the writings. So what does that mean, for his audience and for us today?...
Sheila Alewine
"I'm spiritual but not religious." "I love God, but I don't really trust the Bible." "All that Jesus stuff happened so long ago, you know?" Can a person say these things and still be a Christian? What...
Betty Dunn
Adding to this promise of living in God’s kingdom is Luke’s inspiring statement that the kingdom of God is within you (Luke 17:21). Jesus’ teachings about God within us contrasted sharply with the ext...
Britt Mooney
The truth of the hypostatic union holds great importance for salvation and Christ’s work on earth and in heaven. Without this theology, Christ’s redemptive mission would be incomplete. ...
Dawn Wilson
Easter is not simply about the physical death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, though it is that. The perspective of the participants is important too. Just imagine all the vantage points — for go...
Jessica Brodie
In the last free moments of His life, Jesus retreats with some of his closest disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane. He spends His time there praying with ferocity as He prepares Himself for the ordea...
Larry White
Genealogies are not the most entertaining reading you can dive into. They do serve a purpose and they can reveal interesting ideas to us. Normally, they are there to legitimize an individual as an hei...
Dawn Wilson
Light is one of the many symbols of Christmas. Whether we light candles or place lights on a Christmas tree, glowing lights have a special place in our hearts during the holiday season. For Christ-fol...
Hope Bolinger
For those not familiar with Good Friday, this day remembers when more than 2000 years ago Jesus Christ died for the sins of the world. The events kicked off at the beginning of Holy Week when Jesus ro...
Lancelot Tucker
We know that the second coming of Jesus is imminent, but will it be soon? If so, what should we know about it?...
Mike Leake
Zacchaeus is a picture of radical transformation. It’s meant to be a contrast to the rich young ruler. He can’t depart from money. To him, Jesus isn’t enough of a treasure to do that for. That’s not t...