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How Many People Believe in Christianity?

Pamela Palmer

In 2023, almost 2,000 years since Jesus’ death and resurrection, the world currently has a population of approximately 8 billion people. As believers work to spread the Gospel and fulfill the Great Co...

What Makes an Apostle?

Lisa Loraine Baker

It is common for countries to send ambassadors as representatives to other nations. The ambassador’s role is ensuring that his country is well represented, and occasionally for the purpose of making t...

What Does the Book of Job Teach Us about the Coronavirus?

Stephanie Englehart

Today’s numbers are showing that the United States has the leading number of cases of coronavirus in the world. Many states like Washington, Louisiana, and California are functioning under a ‘stay at ...

7 Things We Can Do Today to Support Persecuted Believers

Bethany Verrett

Sometimes we can feel hopeless, like there is nothing to be done to support brothers and sisters who are suffering. God assures His people that He loves them and sees them, but He also encourages Chri...

The Cure for Grumbling from Ephesians 1

Debbie W. Wilson

What rolls off your tongue more easily, complaints or gratitude? While reading about Brother Andrew, a missionary who smuggled Bibles into communist countries, I asked myself that question. In God’s S...

10 Beautiful End Time Promises to Give You Hope (Not Fear)

When I watch the news, my heart beats a little faster, and I start to feel anxious and concerned about the future. Alarming news of natural disasters, political upheaval, vicious wars, and indescribab...

6 Uplifting Prayers in the Face of Job Loss and Financial Crisis Due to COVID-19

Heather Riggleman

The world as we know it has changed. The new buzzword ‘social distancing’ has people worldwide confined to their homes in hopes of flattening the curve of the coronavirus. This means many are not only...

What Do Widows in the Bible Teach Us about Loss?

Dr. Julie Barrier

Many women say losing a mate is like losing a limb. It's a torturous, treacherous journey. Only by the grace of God can one survive it. The Bible is filled with stories of widows who show us the way b...

What Is the Significance of the Pishon River in the Bible?

Lisa Loraine Baker

The Pishon River is the first among the four rivers named that stem from the division of the river found in the Garden of Eden. ...

Do the Dead Sea Scrolls Hold Any Meaning for Today’s Christian?

Traci Boland

The Dead Sea Scrolls have been described as one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th century. While the scrolls do not mention the life of Jesus or the origins of Christianity, they ...

What Do Locusts Symbolize in the Bible?

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

Locusts are not common pests for those of us living outside of the Middle East, so we may not be as familiar with them. But because they are mentioned so frequently throughout the Bible, it's importan...

All Saints' Day - The Meaning and History Behind November 1st Holiday

Alex Crain

We remember the saints and allow the memory of their faith to spur us on to deeper worship and greater service to the Lord. All Saints Day, also known as All Hallows' Day, or Hallowmas, is a Christian...

The Thanatos Syndrome: What the Bible Says about Euthanasia

Dr. Michael A. Milton

God hates the murderous taking of human life. Therefore, God abhors that wicked and deceitful deed that men call "The Good Death.” Our unequivocal statement is derived from many places in God’s Word. ...

Was Ahab Truly the Evilest King in Israel's History?

Connor Salter

Ahab was a king of Israel, first mentioned in 1 Kings 16. At this point in history, the nation of Israel had split into two separate countries—one called Israel containing ten tribes and one call...

What is Speaking in Tongues? Bible Meaning and Relevance Today

Bethany Verrett

Speaking in tongues is such a gift. It causes controversy among believers, with different groups seeming to make different claims about the ability. What is the goal and the purpose of it? Can people ...

What Is Biblical Prophecy about Israel?

Greg Grandchamp

Where does the nation of Israel fit into God’s plan for the End Times? What does God have in store for Israel and the gift of eternal life at the end of the world?...

On Earthquakes and End Times

Craig Blomberg

What’s crucial is to read the text carefully. Wars and rumors of wars should not alarm God’s people. The end is still to come. Such portents do not herald the end!...

Why Does Ezekiel Curse Seven Cities?

Hope Bolinger

Throughout Ezekiel, we find a number of curses called down upon various groups of people. Although this may seem odd in lieu of the text showing how God will pour his wrath upon Judah, it makes sens...

Falling in Love?

The phrase "falling in love" isn't a biblical expression. In fact, the Bible reveals that love is much greater than just a feeling....