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How Peter’s Prison Escape Shows Us the Power of Prayer

Emma Danzey

Peter’s escape was done with confidence because of his trust in God, the power of people praying and the help of an angel. His story reminds us of the freedom that we too can experience in Jesus throu...

4 Risky Paths to Denying Jesus

Michael Jakes

When we read about Peter denying Jesus after the rooster crowed, we are often quick to think "God, I'm glad I'm not like that!" But when we take a long, hard look at our hearts, we realize that it is ...

What Does 2 Peter 1:21 Mean about Prophecy?

Bethany Verrett

This verse is a good reminder that true prophecy comes from God, and that it was inspired by the Holy Spirit, and therefore can be compared against fulfilled prophecy and Scripture to ensure its verac...

What Are We to Make of Peter's Vision of Animals in Acts 10?

Mike Leake

If you just open your Bible up to Acts 10, this will be a rather confusing section. Why is God so concerned with Peter eating these animals? What does this have anything to do with the good news of Je...

What Does the Bible Say about Herod Agrippa?

Melissa Henderson

Herod Agrippa's family play an important part in several New Testament events, and his own story shows some shocking miracles and lessons about why we must give God the praise he deserves....

4 Practical Ways We Can Grow in Grace

Jessica Udall

God’s grace is not bestowed on us because of our good works, but it is bestowed on us to enable us to do the good works that God had in mind for us to do before the creation of the world!...

The Power of the Resurrection

Dena Johnson Martin

As we celebrate Easter, we celebrate the risen Savior. We celebrate triumph over sin and death. But how does it apply to our lives here on this earth?...

5 Ways to Live as a Christ Follower in a Post-Christian Culture

Sheila Alewine

History tells us that when a nation abandons its moral and religious heritage, it quickly moves from a post-Christian culture to an anti-Christian culture. Spiritual warfare is real, and our enemy, th...

Gamaliel: A Cascading Impact from a Lesser-Known Bible Character

Lisa Loraine Baker

The significance of this passage in Acts outlines the actions of a man who, though an unbeliever in Jesus Christ, was used by God to further His kingdom. God used the Jewish authorities to release the...

What Can Christians Today Learn from the Miraculous Healing of the Soldier’s Ear?

Britt Mooney

Amidst the drama the night Jesus was arrested for execution, leading to the cross, the Son of God takes a moment to heal a soldier’s ear. Why did Jesus heal the soldier? What can we learn from this to...

How Is God “Not a Respecter of People”?

Blair Parke

Although some may feel that God owes them more respect than others (think the Sanhedrin and those who based their faith on their works), God sees everyone equally and doesn’t hold the lives of anyone ...

Who Was Silas, and What Did He Do for the Early Church?

Mike Leake

Silas was instrumental for the spread of the gospel in the early church. Silas would have also been vital to the establishment of the churches in Macedonia (like Philippians). It seems like Silas was ...

Leaders Who Belong to the Order of the Towel Model True Leadership

Dr. Bill Lawrence

One of the greatest needs in the church is true servant leadership born of love and done according to our ultimate Example....

What Are the Marks of Genuine Repentance?

Traci Boland

Genuine repentance begins in the presence of the holy God. When we stand in the light of God’s holiness, we experience godly sorrow that leads to a change of heart, mind, and behavior. The result of r...

The Name of Jesus Holds Incredible Power

Frank Santora

At these times when we are tempted to lose our faith and hope, we need to remember that God will engineer a rematch in such cases, and He has rigged the outcome by giving us an unbeatable weapon – His...

Mark: from Young Follower to Church Father

Ed Jarrett

While Mark likely never traveled with Jesus, he clearly was familiar with him. It is likely that Jesus visited his home while in Jerusalem. And it is certain that the early church used his home as a m...

What Is a Son of Perdition, and Are They All Bad?

Stephen Baker

During His priestly prayer, His reference to Judas as the son of perdition is rather unsettling, but it’s also important for understanding Jesus’ ministry on earth. ...

What Does Paraclete Mean in the Bible?

Lisa Loraine Baker

When we learn another language, it brings the words to life. Paraclete has a particularly powerful meaning in the Bible, which we won't fully understand until we look at the original language....

What Facts Do We Have to Prove the Resurrection?

Frank Santora

But one of the most difficult things for unbelievers to grapple with is the account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ found in the Gospels. Claiming a man came back to life after a torturous death a...

4 Important Reminders from the Command "Get behind Me Satan"

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Satan is the great adversary of the church. He is clearly opposed to the will of God being accomplished in the earth. For the record, the way God chooses to accomplish his will in the earth is through...