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Why Is Rahab, a Fallen Woman, Included in the Hall of Faith?

Brad Simon

Only two women are named in Hebrews 11’s “Hall of Faith”: Sarah, the wife of Abraham, and Rahab, the harlot of Jericho. Humanly speaking, Sarah and Rahab had nothing in common, but they both had exerc...

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...

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...

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...

Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables?

Ed Jarrett

On the surface, the parable was just an interesting story, one that was easily understood by the listeners and based on things within their own experience. But the parable also had a deeper meaning, i...

Does the Bible Include Prophecy about Climate Change?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The Bible gives us plenty of insight into the events leading to the return of Christ, but is climate change part of those events?...

4 Empowering Reminders from "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"

Kristi Walker

Martin Luther wrote this hymn as a declaration of his faith! Having faced trials, excommunication, sickness, depression, spiritual warfare, and death, he knew that God, his Mighty Fortress, would be h...

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...

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...

Study the Word for More Than Words

Staying a Christian in seminary means seeing the Bible as more than just a textbook. Delighting in God through taking in his word isn’t an annual, monthly, or even weekly event for the healthy Christi...

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. ...

Does the Bible Say "He Became Sin Who Knew No Sin"?

Rylie Fine

Does the Bible say Jesus became sin who knew no sin? If so, what does it mean for us and for our relationship with God?...

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...

What Are the Wide and Narrow Gates in Matthew 7?

Blair Parke

Matthew 7:13-14 paints a clear picture of what it means to live a godly life, one that is not always easy and not always a favorite among those around you. Matthew 7:13-14 depicts two separate gates, ...

What Bible Do Catholics Use and What Can Protestants Learn from It?

Trey Soto

If you come from a Protestant background, you may ask what Bible Catholics use and whether it’s true that it has different books in it. So, what should we know about the Catholic view of the biblical ...

5 Things that Changed When Jesus Was Pierced for Our Transgressions

Meghan Trapp

What did the prophet Isaiah mean when he said that the future Messiah would be pierced through for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities?...

3 Undeniable Truths to Help Us Understand the Trinity

Sheila Alewine

The nature of the Trinity - God the Father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit - is just something that we will never be able to understand this side of eternity. But it doesn't mean we can't catch glimp...

What Does God Mean When He Says No Good Thing Will He Withhold?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Is God talking about money when he says that "no good thing will he withhold" from righteous people?...