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What Makes a Miracle?

Jessica Brodie

Whether the miracle has to do with healing sickness or infirmity and showcasing god’s power and status as Almighty God matters not; what matters is that the miracle isn’t merely coincidence, but rathe...

Why Was Capernaum Such an Important City in the Bible?

Lisa Loraine Baker

In the ancient world, Capernaum was the place to live if you wanted a life as a merchant. Capernaum existed as a trading village of about 1500 people on the northwestern Galilean seashore to the south...

When Was the King James Bible Written?

Mary Oelerich-Meyer

The King James Bible may be old, but it marked a historic milestone in Bible translations and a shift in who had access to the Bible....

Why Was Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas?

Hope Bolinger

Jesus originally chose 12 disciples out of his many followers. But after Judas betrayed Jesus and eventually killed himself, there was a hole in that original number. So, the remaining disciples praye...

Gamaliel: A Cascading Impact from a Lesser-Known Bible Character

Lisa Loraine Baker

The significance of this passage in Acts outlines the actions of a man who, though an unbeliever in Jesus Christ, was used by God to further His kingdom. God used the Jewish authorities to release the...

Who Is Jehu in the Bible?

Meg Bucher

Not all of the kings of Israel and Judah were fully corrupt. Jehu was one such king, who was obedient to God in dismantling the wicked King Ahab, whose evil queen Jezebel was known for leading him ast...

14 Things You Ought to Know about the Crusades

Bethany Verrett

There are many myths and many truths about the Crusades, but it is a fascinating yet complicated period of religious fanaticism, interesting players, and long-lasting ramifications....

What Is the History of Galilee and Why Was it Important to Jesus?

Meg Bucher (Megs)

Our Savior grew up in Nazareth, one of the major cities within Galilee. But what is the history of this land, not just in the gospels, but throughout the Bible? And how does that unique history and cu...

Does God Really Work in "Mysterious Ways"?

Lisa Loraine Baker

What is not a mystery is that God will reveal what He wants when He wants to whom He wants (Exodus 33:19). God’s mysteries are Divine mysteries, and that truth makes them beyond the scope of our ...

Can We See Jesus in the Old Testament Book of Amos?

Mike Leake

The message of Amos is that God is always just. He will not forget to execute His justice. But God is also a God of grace. When we believe that God is just and respond accordingly — in repentance — we...

Who Said "Comparison Is the Thief of Joy" & How Is it Represented in the Bible?

Blair Parke

Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, our 26th president of the United States, said it best about comparison when he exuberantly stated: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” How can comparison be a thief of joy? W...

Can You Boldly Say You Are "Not Ashamed of the Gospel"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The Apostle Paul had a conversion that was nothing short of miraculous. As Saul, he was infamous for oppressing the early church. But God convicted his heart and made him a powerful voice for the Gosp...

What Is Systematic Theology and Why Do We Need It?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Systematic theology is comprised of the compilation and comprehension of all the pertinent passages in the Bible and then the encapsulation of them in a clear, teachable form so we have a firm foundat...

What Did Each of the Apostles Do after the Ascension?

Bethany Verrett

Many wonder what each of the apostles, who feature prominently in the four Gospels, went on to do. Some of their activities are addressed in the Book of Acts, but much of what we know and believe abou...

Why Every Christian Should Understand Perichoresis

Mike Leake

If your eyes glazed over as you tried to read that word, then you are not alone. But don't be dismayed by multi-syllable theology words! There is rich truth in this term that is not just interesting t...

What the Prophet Agabus in Acts Teaches Believers Today

Joel Ryan

Agabus is mentioned twice in the Book of Acts and foretells two important events. So what does he foretell? Do his predictions come true?...

What Does the Bible Say about Emotions?

Blair Parke

Emotions: they are what can trigger us to get mad at an instant, cry at the drop of a hat, fester unforgiveness in one’s heart, and drive us to succeed at all costs in life. It’s not f...

When Life Lets You Down, Trust God’s Plan B

Frank Santora

Remember, God can handle our whys. In other words, God can handle our questions, and even our anger. It won’t threaten Him, diminish Him or embarrass Him. In fact, it won’t even surprise Him, for the ...

Does the Bible Actually Say Not to Go to Bed Angry?

Britt Mooney

The Bible doesn’t directly say “don’t go to bed angry,” but it’s close. Ephesians 4:26 says, “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” God’s ultimate act of reconciliation (...