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What Does Jesus Teach about Stumbling – and Forgiveness?

Debbie W. Wilson

On this walk of faith, we will all stumble at times. We struggle against our own sin nature, and the powers at work against us. But, blessedly, Jesus has a lot to say about forgiveness. Let's tak...

Why Is it Important that Jesus Gave His Followers Peace When He Left Them?

Tammy Kennington

Jesus’s gift was intangible and of incalculable value. John 14:27 (NIV) explains, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.”...

5 Things to Notice When You Read Luke's Christmas Story This Year

Look deeper beyond just the familiar story of Christmas and see that these verses are practically relevant for us even thousands of years later....

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...

Let's Stop Ignoring Joseph at Christmas

Russell Moore

His only role, it seems, is an usher—to get Mary to the stable in Bethlehem. But there’s much more to Joseph ...

How Did Jesus' Death Pay the Penalty for Sin?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Jesus is called the Lamb of God and the Last Adam. These two titles help us understand how Jesus’ death paid the penalty for our sin. As the Lamb of God, He fulfilled the Law as the perfect sacrifice....

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

Kristi Woods

Have you ever asked, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Disaster striking or disease infiltrating, the suffering or untimely death of those we deem as undeserving, sears the heart, doesn’t it?...

10 Examples of Generosity in the Bible and How to Follow Them

Timothy L. Smith

Among the central themes of the Bible are money and stewardship....

What Are the Wedding Clothes in Jesus' Parable?

Greg Grandchamp

Why would a guy the king invited get thrown out because he wasn’t wearing the right clothes? And he wasn’t just thrown out – he was thrown outside “into the darkness where there will be weeping and gn...

Prepare for Spiritual Battle with Prayer

Emma Danzey

Praying in the Spirit is connected with the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. When we pray the Word of God over ourselves or over others, it unleashes the powers of heaven on this earth. ...

20 of Our Favorite Christmas Hymns That Point Us to Jesus

Joel Ryan

Here is a look at 20 beloved Christmas hymns that can help prepare the hearts of faithful and hopeful believers to celebrate Christ's birth and to look for the joyous return and second coming of God’s...

Who Did Jesus Appear to First after His Resurrection?

Jessica Brodie

Taking a look at details of the resurrection story in such a focused lens tells us important things about Jesus and his view about people — and about women. ...

Why Should We Pray?

Prayer is so vital to all that God wants to do on the earth, and it is so essential to us, that He commands us to do it all the time. Here are a few reasons why....

Is the Apocalypse and Signs of the End Mentioned in the Bible?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

There's a whole genre of movies, books and TV shows now that focus on the apocalypse (often involving zombies.) But there is a world of difference between the fictional secular idea of the apocalypse,...

Why Does Jesus Ask Peter "Do You Love Me"?

Jason Soroski

Among the most beautiful moments in Scripture is when Jesus asks this question to Peter after the Resurrection. There is a distinct beauty in the question, as it addresses the shame Peter felt from hi...

What Does Jesus Say about Paradise and What Heaven Will Be Like?

Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith

Paradise is mentioned three times in the Bible. It first appears in Luke 23:43. “And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.”...

What Does Christ Mean?

Robert Hampshire

That salvation can be received through believing Jesus to be not just the historical Christ, but to be our Christ. We can be disciples of Jesus who follow him closely, learn from him, obey him, become...

What Is the Year of the Lord’s Favor?

Lisa Loraine Baker

The oft-quoted adage is true: The Old Testament is the New Testament concealed, and the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed. By quoting the Old Testament, Jesus and the writers of the New Test...

10 Things to Know about Taking Communion

Sam Storms

Why is it Called the Lord's Supper or Communion? The Lord's Supper is also called "the Lord's table" (1 Corinthians 10:21), "communion," "cup of blessing" (1 Corinthians 10:16), and "breaking of bread...