Ed Jarrett
The Bible was written in a time when the family, clan, and tribe were very important. And one’s identity was largely based on the group they were a part of. For them, the idea of corporate election wo...
Liz Auld
Many are invited or called via the general call of the gospel, which is presented through the Bible, churches, missionaries, and any type of evangelism. Few are chosen means that, of those invited, on...
Heather Riggleman
Irresistible grace is defined as those whom God has elected and drawn to Himself. When God calls the elect, they respond (John 6:37, 44; 10:16)....
We may feel at times that God has departed from us. How do we counter such feelings? How can we know He’s truly for us?...
Ed Jarrett
You've probably seen the movies or heard rumors of the rapture. Faithful believers are whisked away to heaven, while the rest of mankind is left behind in confusion. But what is the rapture, really? I...
Dr. Ray Pritchard
Mike Leake
If I ask you to “bring” me a soda from the fridge, and you comply, then I will have a soda in my possession. But if God brings salvation to all people, does this mean that everyone is saved? ...
John Piper
What does Jesus want this Christmas? We can see the answer in his prayers. What does he ask God for?...
Sheila Alewine
One of the great theological battles is whether we as humans have free will over our salvation, or if it is all dependent upon God's sovereignty. There are various schools of thought and both have str...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Our view of God and His timing is from a human perspective. Most of us have been conditioned to a fast-paced life, from daily activities to our needs and wants, we want it all now. Waiting, therefore,...
Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Suffering will indeed come, but God can give us grace and power to overcome every trial and to fulfill our purpose and mission in His kingdom. In his second epistle to Timothy, the Apostle Paul shares...
Bethany Verrett
Evangelicals believe in the new birth, that they have been saved by the blood of Jesus. They have a relationship with the living God, follow Him, and use the Bible as their guide. Evangelicalism in it...
Hope Bolinger
Ancient Israel around the early 600s/late 500s BC was getting a lot of bad news from prophets like Jeremiah and Ezekiel. They didn't like what they were hearing. So instead of heeding the prophets' wa...
Ed Jarrett
In the book of Job, the author mentions two incredible beasts: Leviathan and Behemoth. The descriptions of these creatures is mind-boggling and doesn't relate to any animal on earth, today or in histo...
Bethany Verrett
In order for people to know Him, God reached out to humanity in many ways. He speaks through the Holy Spirit; God the Son took on flesh and lived as a man; He left His fingerprint all over nature. Fin...
Jessica Brodie
Is this a “good” and festive day, like a holiday or a Sabbath celebration? Is this a day of foreboding and dread, when something bad is going to happen?...
Vivian Bricker
While the angels in drawings and artwork may appear cute, real angels don't look this way. Angels are spirit beings God created to serve Him and make His will be done on earth....
Heather Adams
Our Heavenly Father has actually provided some examples of these prophets, and how to recognize when one could be in our midst. These are not meant to make us paranoid about the intentions of others, ...
Sam Storms
If there is a single driving force in our society today it may well be what I call instant self-gratification. It is into this mindset in our society that the Bible speaks about fasting. ...
Betty Dunn
We know Jesus is returning some time, and he said it would be soon. Are there signs and wonders we should be looking for?...