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What Does "Love the Lord with All Your Heart" Mean in the Bible?

Jennifer Heeren

When Jesus was asked about the most important commandment, he made it very simple for us when he said, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your ...

What Are the Different Types of Angels in the Bible?

Mike Leake

My aim here is to outline what the Scripture tells us about the different types of angels and to go no further into speculation. It is an important topic. And I believe angels still act in our world t...

Is the Whole Bible about Jesus?

Ed Jarrett

So, is the whole Bible about Jesus? The answer to that depends on the level you are viewing it from. At a high level, I believe that the whole story arc is about Jesus and what he came to do. But at a...

What Is the Mercy Seat, and Why Is It Important?

Ed Jarrett

The mercy seat in the Old Testament was God’s dwelling place among his people, and that is really a good description of Jesus as well. He was God, wrapped in human flesh, and dwelling among us – Emman...

How Does Preterism View the End Times?

Ashley Hooker

The term preterism is used to describe the understanding of certain eschatological passages in the Bible. It is derived from the Latin word preter which means “past.” The study of preterism is centere...

What Are the Three Parts of the Trinity?

Ed Jarrett

The doctrine of the Trinity holds that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are one in essence. But within the one God, there are three distinct persons. These three persons are fully integrated i...

How Can You Be Certain That Jesus Is God?

Meg Bucher

Jesus stands at the center of salvation, He is the author of freedom: “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36...

Why is Jesus ‘Gentle and Lowly’?

Jessica Brodie

Jesus is both man and God, Word and flesh. And as such, it is no wonder He is both the mighty Lion of Judah and the meek and humble sacrificial lamb slain for the sins of the world. ...

How Can We Pray for Those Who Persecute Us?

Aaron Brown

The more we can see everyone as being made in God’s image, the less we will see them as an enemy (Genesis 1:26). Praying for others will be easier, and in turn, there may be less persecution, at the v...

Why Is Abel Included in the Hebrews 11 “Hall of Faith”?

Brad Simon

Abel’s faith was characterized by his genuine devotion and obedience to God’s command. As Christians, we are called to emulate this kind of faith – a faith accompanied by sincere actions of love for G...

10 Women in the Bible Who Exceeded Expectations

Kate Edwards

While plenty of women in the bible were strong, capable women, these ladies didn’t sit around waiting for someone else to get the job done. They feared God and lived faithfully. They did what they nee...

What Exactly Is a Theophany?

Mike Leake

If you see a picture of Jesus in your cheese toast does this qualify as a theophany? What about God appearing to Moses in a burning bush, is that one? When an angel appears to someone, do we use anoth...

Why Did Judas Betray Jesus with a Kiss?

Dawn Wilson

Such a kiss coming from Judas on the occasion of a betrayal was not only grievous, it was hypocritical. Proverbs 27:6 could almost be written of Judas: “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an ene...

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...

Why Do We "Have Not Because We Ask Not"?

Blair Parke

If you have spent any amount of time in your life praying, you likely know that not all prayers get instantly, or ever, fulfilled. But in Scripture, James tells us that we have not because we ask not....

What Does Jesus Teach about Stumbling – and Forgiveness?

Debbie W. Wilson

On this walk of faith, we will all stumble at times. We struggle against our own sin nature, and the powers at work against us. But, blessedly, Jesus has a lot to say about forgiveness. Let's tak...

How Do You Take Your Thoughts Captive, like the Bible Commands?

Matt Tommey

Without a clear understanding of why we take every thought captive and the power that it gives us to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in our daily lives, well-meaning, devoted Christians will be left fr...

What Does the Bible Say about Gray Hair?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The Bible is clear that we should show respect for the elderly. There is much we can learn from those who are older and who have walked with God for a long time. Many elderly people have legacies of G...

How We Can Grow in the Knowledge and Understanding of God

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

To have knowledge is to have facts, information, or awareness of something or someone. When we have knowledge of God, we understand his nature, his character, and who he is. This process of growing yo...

What Are Apostolic Prayers?

Jessica Brodie

Apostolic prayers are found throughout the New Testament. The most famous of these is also known as the Lord’s Prayer, which Jesus prayed after his disciples asked him how they should pray to the Lord...