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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...

Why Is “He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord” Blessed?

Lisa Loraine Baker

We are given cause to rejoice and be awestruck by God’s faithfulness, love, plan of redemption, and His holiness and sovereignty. He’s given us much to learn through even this one verse. Jesus is He w...

Does "Thou Shalt Not Kill" Only Apply to Murder?

Bethany Verrett

The 10 Commandments, passed to Moses from God Himself, was the first written code of law in the world. Most of us know some of these rules, and seemingly the easiest to obey is "thou shalt not kill." ...

The Big Picture of the Old Testament

When it comes to describing “the theology of the Old Testament,” not everyone is convinced that there is a single theology represented in these diverse books. It's more fruitful to understand the Old ...

What Is Anointing of the Sick and Is it Biblical?

Dolores Smyth

The Anointing of the Sick is most commonly associated with the Roman Catholic Church and, as such, this article explores the rite from the Catholic faith’s perspective. In Catholicism, the Anointing o...

Who Are the Sons of Jacob and Why Is it Important That There Are 12 of Them?

Lisa Loraine Baker

The lessons are numerous. A thorough study of the sons of Jacob reveals life lessons for all who take heed....

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...

Are the 10 Commandments Still Relevant for Us Today?

Heather Adams

Simple and direct, this list from God has had the power to equip believers throughout the ages to live well. The Laws are echoed throughout Scripture, and woven into the truths of the Old Testament, a...

Why Should We Bother Reading the Book of Numbers?

Joel Ryan

Though many Christians may gloss over the book of Numbers because of the extensive list of names and numbers found in chapters 1 and 26, the fourth book of the Bible explores several important and bea...

Is the Presence of God Still There, Even if You Can't Feel It?

Tessa Emily Hall

And yet, those of us who are in Christ have sensed the presence of God with us and have witnessed His hand at work. ...

Dark Sayings and Riddles in the Bible

When we come to the end of the Old Testament, we have no answer to the question of how all these things will be resolved. The resolution is brought about by means of the greatest plot twist in the his...

Is the Whole Bible about Jesus?

Ed Jarrett

So, is the whole Bible about Jesus? The answer to that depends on the level you are viewing it from. At a high level, I believe that the whole story arc is about Jesus and what he came to do. But at a...

15 Things You Need to Know about the Antichrist and His Rise to Power

Ron Rhodes

Revelation pictures the antichrist as a beast 32 times. The image points to the brutal, bloody, uncontrolled, and wild character of this diabolical dictator....

How Did God Use Pestilence in the Bible?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

One common theme for the pestilence we see in Scripture that you must not overlook is pestilence or plague has a divine origin, meaning it was God’s direct intention to bring the pestilence for a spec...

Why Did the First Believers Receive the Holy Spirit Via Tongues of Fire?

Britt Mooney

When the feast of Pentecost arrived, “tongues of fire” descended upon each disciple (Acts 2:3). What exactly were these tongues of fire?...

How Do We "Behold the Lamb of God" in John 1:29?

Meg Bucher

Jesus, to defeat death, laid down His life, willingly, not for “good” people, but for all who could never measure up to the bar of “righteousness” that would grant us access to God the Father. Jesus i...

What Does the Feast of Unleavened Bread Tell Us about Jesus?

Stephanie Pavlantos

The Feast of Unleavened Bread is one of the most important events in the Jewish calendar, and vital to understanding what really happened when Jesus was in Jerusalem over Passover season....

Are Women Really “Saved Through Childbearing”?

The phrase sounds extremely sexist and abrasive, even non-sensical to the modern ear. But there is truth and freedom here if we are willing to go looking for it....