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Did a Census Really Bring Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem?

When others cast doubt on the historical accuracy of Bible events, such as the census mentioned in Luke 2, be prepared....

The Best Time to Plant a Tree

Maybe this is the year you want to plow some new ground spiritually. ...

What Is the History Behind Esther's Story

Hope Bolinger

We can learn a great deal from Esther without diving into the historical context. For instance, the book has quite a few lessons on God’s provision, his timing, and his protection. But learning ...

Studying Mark's Gospel: Beginnings

The long awaited time had finally come: God, in the fullness of time, came to our world in the person of His Son. ...

What Was the "Star of Wonder, Star of Light"?

Theologically Driven

One of the major “characters” in the Christmas story is—perhaps surprisingly—a star, one that some wise men follow from the East all the way to Bethlehem. But what was it?...

Do Animals Have Souls?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Animals were formed by the word of God, and when he spoke they were able to exist and operate in their full capacity. Man was formed by the hand of God, but it wasn’t until God breathed life or a spir...

Wisdom and Warnings from the Life of Miriam

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Miriam was Moses’ older sister and though she is not talked about a lot in Scripture, she played an important part in the life of Moses and the nation of Israel. There are four key places where Miriam...

Skipping & Tripping: Two Takes on 1 Thessalonians 5

Rejoice always? Pray continually? Who can seriously do that? And is "God's will" really this bare-boned?...

Where Do We See the Gospel in the Psalms?

Mike Leake

In order to see the gospel in Psalms do we need to analyze every single chapter? Are these not individual songs? Or is there a unified theme to the Psalms which also points to the gospel? ...

Is Your Hope in Jesus on the 9/11 Anniversary?

Carrie Dedrick

The most important thing we can remember about 9/11 is how it points our way to Christ....

Is a 'Death Angel' Biblical and How Does it Relate to End Times?

Hope Bolinger

As we approach the last days, if we have not entered them already, we will witness a great deal of death and judgment. But is an 'angel of death' or 'death angel' a biblical title, or a misnomer?...

What Does ‘Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust’ Mean and Is it in the Bible?

Hope Bolinger

This humbling notion has similar connotations to “ashes to ashes, dust to dust.” Ashes to ashes reminds us that we are but man. ...

How Daniel’s Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The 70 weeks in Daniel are one of the most important prophecies to study in the Old Testament. One reason is because it ties together so many other prophetic words we find in Scripture and helps us to...

What Bible Did Jesus Read?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

What we know is Jesus read from the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament. What we don’t know is which specific Hebrew Bible Jesus used. By the time of Jesus’ birth, the Old Testament Scriptures were avai...

The Magician Meets Philip & Peter

"Simon the Magician" tried to purchase the power of the Holy Spirit from Peter. His name consequently has not been remembered for any great deeds, but for the payment of money for church office ('simo...

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...

What Is Saving Faith? Do James and Paul Disagree?

David Paul

We are told in no uncertain terms in the Bible that if we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, and that whosever believes in him will not perish, but have everlasting life. Faith is c...