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What Can Christians Learn from the Reformation Phrase Soli Deo Gloria?

Lisa Loraine Baker

How does Soli Deo Gloria, a Latin phrase coined centuries ago, impact our lives today?...

Does the Bible Ever Justify Murder?

Jessica Brodie

The sixth commandment clearly tells us "you shall not murder." Yet Scripture tells us God himself sometimes kills people, striking them down for evil deeds; God’s people sometimes kill people, as well...

What Is Adultery and What Are Some Sneaky Signs We're Ignoring?

Emma Danzey

Adultery is a serious sin and whether within the heart or by actions, it is important to identify it and repent....

What Makes Covenant Theology So Important?

Andy Lee

There are lots of obscure religious positions that don't affect our beliefs in major ways, but also some prominent ones that make a big difference. Covenant theology is one of the big ones, so here's ...

Is Lying Always a Sin?

Jessica Brodie

Numerous Scriptures drive home the point that lying is not good, nor is it godly. We know God never lies. Yet there are a few key examples in the Bible where lying — while not described as the right t...

Connecting the Bible with Real Life

On difficult or "modern" issues, we often treat the Bible as irrelevant. But there are answers in God's Word to even the toughest problems....

What Is “Fervent Prayer” and How Can We Pray Fervently?

Bethany Verrett

Fervent prayer is that model of passionate and sincere calling out to God, whether out of thankfulness, repentance, or need. Understanding the way that word was used, how it is translated in other ver...

What Does Christ Mean?

Robert Hampshire

That salvation can be received through believing Jesus to be not just the historical Christ, but to be our Christ. We can be disciples of Jesus who follow him closely, learn from him, obey him, become...

Dark Sayings and Riddles in the Bible

When we come to the end of the Old Testament, we have no answer to the question of how all these things will be resolved. The resolution is brought about by means of the greatest plot twist in the his...

How Does the Bible Caution Us about Toxic People?

Heather Adams

God’s Word gives us examples of those who not only disregarded His Ways, but openly tried to turn others against Him. Some were willing to repent and become aligned again with the Lord, but others stu...

What Do Doves Symbolize in the Bible?

Bethany Verrett

In our modern world, doves are a sign of peace. But this bird, which can be found in almost all corners of the earth, has many different meanings in Scripture. From its connection to Noah and the floo...

Is the Bible Anti-Women?

Blair Parke

When we read these stories of amazing women that are at the same level of faith and resilience as men, we can see that the Bible is the opposite of sexist, but celebrates the capabilities that God has...

What Does the Bible Say about Beauty?

Pamela Palmer

God has made all things beautiful in their time. He is the author of beauty and it is God’s designation that makes something beautiful. Truly, beauty is more than outer appearance or something nice to...

Will We Recognize Friends in Heaven?

Will we have personal identity in heaven? And will we recognize family and friends?...

5 Relevant Lessons from the Book of Numbers

Candice Lucey

Numbers is a book that many people struggle to complete, or skip over entirely. But God included this book in His Word purposefully, and it is still filled with rich truths that we can apply to our li...

What Should You Do When It Feels Like God Is Trying to Tell You Something?

Lisa Loraine Baker

People may desire the power that comes with saying, “God told me such and such,” but it is misguided. The only power we trust is that of God and His Spirit working in our lives....

Is the Phrase "Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness" Biblical?

Amanda Idleman

Many times, widely known sayings can influence our thinking, but the saying themselves lack biblical truth. It’s important that we take the time to research the things we accept as true....

What Is Sheol and Is it Different Than Hell?

Bethany Verrett

Several Bible verses, including a parable from Jesus, shows the Bible does assert Sheol was understood before the death and resurrection of Jesus as the afterlife, a place to hold the souls of those w...

What Does It Mean that Christians Live Under a New Covenant?

Britt Mooney

For the people of God today, what does it mean for us to live under the new covenant?...

Why Is It So Profound That God Is “The God Who Sees”?

Mike Leake

There's a difference between being watched and being seen. Many of us grew up thinking of God as a holy security camera, waiting to swoop in when we mess up. But, as we see in Scripture, His watchful ...