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How Can We Cultivate a Spirit of Reverence in Today's World?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Certain biblical words take on extra spiritual “weight” in the light of their object. Reverence is one such term. ...

When Is Ash Wednesday in 2022 and How Do We Celebrate it?

Emma Danzey

If you are wondering when is Ash Wednesday this year, we are only a few weeks away. February 17, 2021, is the day when many believers will recognize the beginning of Lent....

Who or What Is Abaddon, and Why Does it Play a Role in Revelation?

Annette Griffin

The New Testament helps us identify the ruler over the realm of Abaddon in Revelation 9. This fallen angel, with the same name as his realm, is introduced after the fifth trumpet of judgment is blown....

What Does it Mean to "Walk in the Spirit?"

Dr. Michael A. Milton

To walk in the Spirit is to walk in new life in Jesus Christ. It is to walk away from the old life of bondage to any idea, person, system, or idea of salvation by religious ritual. As we will see, G...

What Is Shalom's Meaning in the Bible?

Britt Mooney

Peace is a running theme throughout the whole of scripture, usually using the Hebrew word shalom. Scripture, however, doesn’t throw the word around as a nice gesture. It has a deep meaning which could...

Is Everything the Bible Teaches True?

Ed Jarrett

The Bible was not written to satisfy my curiosity or to answer all the questions I might have. It was given to me to enable me to better know my God and to more effectively be in relationship with him...

Is God Still Good in Times of Personal Suffering?

Ruth Clemence

What we think about God matters. If we believe that He is capable of stopping evil, but allows it, then why? What is the reason? Ultimately, God does not have to give us the reason. However He does so...

Why Does the Bible Say a Woman Shouldn’t Wear a Man’s Clothes?

Britt Mooney

In a western world that is constantly blurring the lines between the sexes, we are faced with passages in Scripture that call cross-dressing "an abomination." Why exactly is that, and is this notion o...

What Does Gehenna Mean in the Bible?

Britt Mooney

Looking further into the term "Gehenna" and how the New Testament uses it, we can see the real message Scripture communicates about hell, free from cultural distractions....

3 Remarkable Lessons in Grace from Jonah

Michael Jakes

While the spotlight seems to be on Jonah and his response to the call of God and the eventual outcome, there are other things in this story that deserve our attention. When we look at all that takes p...

How Can We Face Suffering and Death Like Jesus?

Ruth Clemence

Our world has been broken by sin and is marred by suffering and pain. Whether it's a stubbed toe or a global catastrophe, we will all experience pain in some form. So what is a believer to do when the...

How the 5 Kings of Joshua Point to the Empty Tomb of Christ

Candice Lucey

Is there some thematic connection between one tomb full of kings, and the empty tomb of our resurrected King? How can we connect this violent episode in the history of Israel with gospel freedom and p...

29+ Life-Giving Bible Verses for Married Couples

Mary Oelerich-Meyer

If we were to think of the first theme we associate with marriage, likely we would consider love. But there is so much more to marriage that we can mine from Scripture. There is loyalty, respect, and ...

Does God Ever Change His Mind?

Britt Mooney

God doesn’t need to change his mind due to sin. And yet he does seem to either repent or stay his actions due to certain reasons. brbrHowever, it is important to understand these instances in the cont...

What Is Soteriology and Why Is it Essential for All Christians to Know?

Jean Wilund

Soteriology isn’t uniquely Christian, but it is biblical. Paul demonstrates the use of soteriology in his letter to the Corinthian church....

What Is the Meaning of Hesed, God's Unconditional Love for Us?

Jenna Brooke Carlson

The meaning of hesed is special and different than the type of love we see portrayed in the culture. Hesed demonstrates true commitment without strings attached....

What Does it Mean That Believers Are the Firstfruits of God?

Emma Danzey

Believers are beautifully said to be the firstfruits of God. This is an absolute humbling thought. We as sinners redeemed by Jesus can be considered the firstfruits of the Lord. ...

What Does the Bible Say about Food and Eating?

Emma Danzey

Food is one of the best gifts that God has given to us. God’s Word has answers for everything. What does the Bible say about food and eating?...

What Does the Bible Say about Heathens?

Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith

If someone calls you a "heathen," you may not understand what it means. In the Bible, a heathen has a particular meaning connected to your relationship with God....

What Does the Bible Say about Suffering and Why Everyone Goes through It?

Tammy Kennington

Suffering, though, is not relegated to Christians alone. What does the Bible say about suffering and why everyone goes through it?...