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What Freedom from Sin Really Looks Like

Debbie W. Wilson

We have been conditioned to submit to sin. Before we came to Christ, sin controlled our thoughts, emotions, and actions. And while Romans 6 says believers “have been set free from sin,” many of us bel...

An Uncorrupted View of Godly Leadership from Jude

Lianna Davis

When you pause and look at the world today, no matter what, we can all agree that we need more godly leaders. But it can be hard to tell just what makes a godly leader. That's why our good Father gave...

What Does the Bible Say about Eternal Life - What it Is and Is Not

Stephen Baker

How did this prove eternal life was real? Notice God spoke to Moses in the present tense, not the past tense. ...

How Are We "More Than Conquerors" in Christ?

Bethany Verrett

No matter what difficulties appear in an individual’s life, Romans 8:37 reminds the reader that Jesus has already ensured their eternal salvation, and the future is glorious. God wants to be Father to...

What Are We Getting Wrong about Biblical Marriage Roles?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Most of this passage in Ephesians addresses the role of the husband. I know much has been made in our society and in the church especially of the submission of the wife, but this passage spends more t...

What Does It Mean That the Israelites Are God’s Chosen People?

Lisa Loraine Baker

From the first Adam to the Second and Last Adam (Jesus Christ), God protected His people for His name’s sake to bring redemption to all men. His entire redemptive plan is witnessed throughout history ...

Finding the Gospel in the Old Testament Book of Ruth

Mike Leake

The character of Boaz is a pretty clear type of Christ. But we also see Ruth as a bit of a Christ figure. Her words in Ruth 1:16-18 have been used time and again in marriage ceremonies. And that is ce...

To Live Is...

Is it an alarm or a calling that gets you out of bed in the morning? The apostle Paul was clear about what he lived for......

10 Bible Passages for New Beginnings

Candace Crabtree

I have often struggled with the passages in the Bible that talk about God making us into NEW creations; verses that tell us that God is doing a NEW thing. I often wonder to myself, why isn’t He doing ...

Who Is the Bride of Christ in the Bible?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

You are betrothed to Christ and he has given you a friend to assist you, but how are you preparing for that day? My prayer for you is that you would not get distracted by other things...and would rema...

What Do Christians Really Believe?

Stephanie Englehart

Belief in the gospel changes everything. Before Christ, we are lost in a sinless world with no hope, no satisfaction, and no purpose. With Christ, we have new life and new desires....

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 Proofs that Jesus is the Son of God

Bethany Verrett

In general public spheres, many agree that Jesus was a real historical figure - even a prophet. But what sets Christianity apart is the claim that Jesus is the Son of God. Where in the Bible are there...

What Is the Meaning of Modesty in the Bible?

Meg Bucher

Knowledge of who we are in Christ is crucial to a life of biblical modesty. Modesty is simplicity. Jesus sets the example of the life we are to lead in the pages of Scripture. Living a simple and mode...

God Has a Plan for You - 10 Encouraging Scriptures

Meg Bucher

Though we continue to be a people that rebel against God and struggle with sin, salvation in Christ secures our eternal place in heaven. Jesus will return to earth to complete the restoration of God’s...

Justified Thanksgiving

Tim Brister

For the Christian, thanksgiving is altogether different. We don’t offer thanksgiving because of work we have done but because of the work Christ has done on our behalf....

5 Powerful Prayers for the End Times

Meg Bucher

The Holy Spirit gives us the strength we need each day to accomplish the tasks and opportunities before us. Though we don't know the exact date or need to know it, we can still pray about various aspe...

10 Things That are Not Evangelism

Rhonda Stoppe

Kim had been a believer for a number of years. She often felt the twinge of guilt whenever her pastor brought up evangelism. Since becoming a Christian, Kim knew God wanted her to tell others about th...

How to Study the Book of Acts: 4 Practical Tips

The Bible Book of Acts comes at a special time in the Gospel story of Jesus Christ. Acts is one of the larger books of the Bible that contains many special insights and faith inspirations. But, have y...