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Is Concupiscence, a Strong Sexual Desire, a Sin?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Concupiscence is one of those words which derives its meaning from the context—specifically the object toward which it is directed. At its core, concupiscence is desire or coveting (epithymia)....

What Does it Truly Mean to Be a Child of God?

Britt Mooney

What does it mean to be called children of God?  The exploration of these questions is life-changing for us, too. ...

How Does the Sovereignty of God Impact the Great Commission?

Sheila Alewine

As we read the different accounts of Jesus’ last few days on earth, we are given a picture of the sovereignty of God, and how believing in His sovereignty will impact our success in carrying out the m...

What’s So Good about the Gospel?

Meredith N Mills

Many gospel conversations focus on life after death: All have sinned. Sin separates us from God. Jesus died to save us from hell and make heaven possible for those who believe in him. But what if this...

What Does Paul Mean by Godly Sorrow?

Heather Adams

True godly sorrow is founded on the Lord. In order to feel it, then, we first have to know what pleases God. The Bible lays out His standard for us, as well as His Laws. And any success we have in thi...

Is There a Mother God?

Dr. Michael A. Milton

To be clear, the Bible never says that the Lord God is Mother God. The Bible declares that the Lord is like the universally admired maternal instincts. The Lord uses similitudes to help us unders...

What Is an Epistle in the Bible and What Is It's Purpose and Meaning?

Jessica Brodie

Many of us have received letters from mentors, parents, or others we respect issuing words of praise and offering special advice on how we can live well. Often, we treasure these letters, tucking th...

Being a Titus 2 Woman

John Barnett

The whole goal of a Titus 2 woman is to train younger women in Biblical, simple-to-measure, Spirit-empowered, love-based living. Here are the 6 characteristics....

3 Lessons Learned from Lottie Moon: A Slaveholder’s Daughter Turned Missionary to China

Emily Hall

How did otherwise faithful Christians who read and revered the Bible attempt to reconcile the gospel with owning enslaved people? And how was I to think of Lottie Moon now that I know she wasn’t a per...

Is the Perseverance of the Saints Biblical?

Jean Wilund

The doctrine of the perseverance of the saints affirms that God protects and preserves Christians—His saints (“holy ones”)—for eternity and causes their faith to persevere to the end....