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What Every Christian Should Understand about Systematic Theology

Mike Leake

"Systematic theology" is one of those Christian terms that sounds complicated, but is actually something we all should be engaging with — whether you consider yourself a scholar or not. After all, all...

6 Beautiful Psalms to Encourage You in Your Daily Life

Jessica Brodie

Here are six encouraging psalms we can tuck into our hearts to help us stay strong and faithful in everyday life. They all circle back to one crucial, all-encompassing truth: God is the only sure thin...

Why Have We Become Okay with the Sin of Greed?

Stephen Baker

The sin of greed can be defined as the excessive desire to acquire something. The most familiar form of greed pertains to material wealth....

How Can We Recognize the True Fruit of the Spirit?

Frank Santora

In short, the fruit of the Spirit is the outward, visible and godly virtues displayed in a believer’s life, that evidences the inward, invisible presence of the Holy Spirit. These virtues or character...

25 Bible Quotes on Faith for When You Can't See God's Next Steps for Your Life

Josie Siler

Let’s look at some Bible quotes on faith and see if we can understand what it means to have faith when we can’t see God’s next steps for our lives....

7 Ways God Is Truly Our Good Father

Frank Santora

When it comes to "goodness," God is uniquely good.  God does good and gets nothing in return. He simply is good; He loves us and enjoys being good. His goodness is unmatched, unparalleled, u...

What Does the Bible Mean by "Tomorrow is Not Promised"?

Britt Mooney

The Bible makes a difference between our plans and God’s purposes, telling us not to boast about tomorrow (Proverbs 27:1). Therefore, God must teach us a whole new way of living....

Deconstructing the Faith: What Exactly Does It Mean?

Mike Leake

Whether or not Christians need to deconstruct their faith really depends on whether or not it is measuring up to Christ. If something doesn’t look like Jesus, then it needs to be chiseled away and bur...

Why Did People in the Bible Offer Burnt Offerings?

Jessica Brodie

People offered burnt offerings as a way to atone for their wrongdoings, to show appreciation for the Lord, and because they saw it as a way to appease God, whose wrath they feared. They hoped it would...

Relying on Heaven’s Divine Reminder

Frank Santora

I think Jesus was saying, you guys are going to have a tendency to remember all sorts of random and unprofitable worldly stuff, and are going to forget what I’ve taught you. So I’m going to give you a...

What Does the Bible Say about Couples Living Together before Marriage?

Sheila Alewine

Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what our culture decides about this issue of engaging in a sexual relationship with someone outside the covenant of marriage. The real issue is what God thinks of you, fo...

25 Short Thanksgiving Prayers and Blessings for Expressing Gratitude Around the Dinner Table

Compiled & Edited by BibleStudyTools Staff

Whether you are looking for a short thanksgiving prayer to say before your Thanksgiving Day dinner or seeking a new way to say thank you to God for today, you have come to the right place! We have col...

10 Things You Should Know about Jonathan Edwards

Annette Griffin

Jonathan Edwards wasn't just one of the most important pastors of his time but proved to be an influential theologian that writers still study today. Here is what you probably didn't know about his li...

Powerful Ways to Confirm Your ‘Calling and Election’

Dawn Wilson

Since Christ's work on the sinner’s behalf was the only work necessary for salvation, biblical Christianity is not a works-based approach to salvation. It’s all God. But Peter suggests that our salvat...

What is the Seal of God and What Does it Have to Do with the End Times?

Britt Mooney

Looking through the Scripture, we can piece together what it means to have the Seal of God and what it teaches us about our heavenly Father. ...

Let’s Rethink the Story of the Prodigal Son

Mike Leake

It’s fitting to celebrate when what was lost is found. Heaven rejoices when the lost are found. Is grace going to make you angry? Are you going to forfeit your own grace because you cannot bear this f...

Why Must We “Trust in the Lord with All Our Heart”?

Dawn Wilson

Proverbs 3:5-6 is often used to counsel and encourage believers as they make decisions in life. Notice the simplicity and strength in these two verses: “Trust in the lord with all your heart and lean ...

Celebrating Easter through God’s Eyes

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...

How to Use Scripture on the Nights You Just Can’t Sleep

Allie Boman

Next time you find yourself awake in the dark hours, unable to sleep, consider walking through the steps of Philippians 4. If you finish that and still can’t sleep, get out of bed and copy down a Psal...

Jesus Is Our Light, Not Only at Christmas, but Always

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...