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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. ...

How to Ask God for Forgiveness

Stephanie Englehart

Through the gospel, we are now capable of forgiving others because Jesus has first forgiven us (Ephesians 4:32). Being forgiven by the risen Christ means we now have the power to fight the enemy’s tem...

What Does the Bible Say about Respect, and Do Christians Require It?

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

But what does the Bible say about respect? Is that part of God’s plan for us? Our modern definition of respect is essentially to either admire another person or to have regard for their feelings, wish...

What Does the Bible Say about Respecting Our Elders?

Jessica Brodie

What does the Bible say about respecting our elders, and why is this important today? The good news is the Bible says plenty about the importance of respecting our elders....

If Christians Are Saved, Do They Still Have a Sinful Nature?

Tim Pietz

Evidence of our sinful nature is all around us. People steal, so we have locks and passwords. People lie, so we have courts and judges. People kill each other, so we have police and militaries....

4 Powerful Prayers to Protect Your Marriage from Divorce

Gina Smith

As believers, it does not matter who we are, what we do for a living, or how long we have been a Christian; none of us are immune to the enemy's vicious attacks in our lives or marriages. Satan is on ...

What Does the Bible Say about the Soul?

Lisa Loraine Baker

As human beings created in the image of God, our souls were given by God when He breathed life into the first man — Adam. No breath of God, no life....

Who Is Caiaphas in the Bible?

Lisa Loraine Baker

What does scripture say about Caiaphas? Joseph Caiaphas, a Sadducee, operated as the Jewish high priest in the Jerusalem temple, and he presided over the Sanhedrin during Jesus’ time on earth....

What Does the Bible Say about Bullying and How We Should Respond?

Emma Danzey

Bullying is a sin. It is not easy to walk through persecution, but with the help of Christ, we can overcome the mistreatment of others. ...

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany: Don’t Worry, Trust Jesus

In the late 1980s, Bobby McFerrin’s song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” rose to the top of the pop charts. The a cappella song with the light reggae beat invited listeners to chill out and put their worrie...

What Does Adonai Mean?

Hope Bolinger

Although we see Yahweh pop up frequently (both Adonai and Yahweh meaning “The Lord”), Adonai gives us more of a hint about what the Lord’s role is in our lives. Adonai means “master” or “Lord,” showin...

What Should be the Opening Words of a Funeral Service?

Brian Croft

Opening a funeral service can feel as awkward as those first words you speak to the family who has just lost their loved one. Yet because of the attentiveness people give in those moments, we must sei...

Joab, a Ruthless, but Fiercely Loyal Commander

Ed Jarrett

David’s relationship with Joab was a complex one. They were family and had worked together in leading Israel for the 40 years of David’s reign as king. Joab was a skilled and highly successful army co...

4 Big Lessons from Lesser-Known Parables

Alyssa Roat

Over the course of His ministry, Jesus delivered dozens of parables about the new way of life He was ushering in. Sources list between 27 and 70 parables, depending on how they’re counted. Man...

What Should Christians Know about the Locusts in Revelation?

Britt Mooney

What should we know about the locusts in Revelation?...

Someone Had to Die

Greg Gilbert

God revealed to us that sin, by its very nature, deserves and demands death as its payment. But He also taught us something else: the penalty of death did not have to be paid by the sinner!...

What Are the Gates of Hell Jesus Talked About?

Maddy Rager

Anyone who has been around Christian culture for some time has heard, “the gates of hell will not prevail.” But does this phrase mean Jesus wanted the church to attack the gates of hell, or something ...

Is Being Afraid Sinful?

Bethany Verrett

 It is not a sin to experience fear, but what someone does with the fear they experience can help draw them closer to God, or make their relationship with Him weaker. ...

What Was the Role of the High Priest?

Bethany Verrett

The High Priest is not like a pastor or priest, though both do have the ability and knowledge of the Scriptures to teach them. It is a mediator position, someone who intercedes between man and God, an...