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5 Powerful Prayers for the End Times

Meg Bucher

The Holy Spirit gives us the strength we need each day to accomplish the tasks and opportunities before us. Though we don't know the exact date or need to know it, we can still pray about various aspe...

Why Did the Demon in Mark 5:9 Call Himself "Legion"?

Trey Soto

Dive into the captivating story of the man possessed by a multitude of demons, known collectively as "Legion." Discover how this extraordinary encounter with Jesus led to a miraculous healing, showcas...

Is Anointing Oil Biblical and Should We Use It Today?

Heather Riggleman

Whenever I think of oils my thoughts eventually drift to several moments in church when friends and church members were anointed with oil. One moment that comes to mind was during worship one morning ...

Why Does Jesus Curse the Fig Tree?

Bethany Verrett

The fig tree bore leaves too early in the season, but could not, or would not, bear fruit in kind. This is much like how Israel would go through periods of fruitlessness, and much like believers go th...

Who are the 144,000 in Revelation 14? Bible Meaning and Verses

Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff

Discover the meaning and significance of the Bible's 144,000 in Revelation 14 as Brandon Crowe explains in this video and read the full Bible text of the "Lamb and the 144,000."...

How Can We Experience God’s Power through Prayer?

Frank Santora

“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, He went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed” (Mark 1:35).Isn’t it interesting that Jesus (God incarnate, Who demonstrated...

3 Powerful Lessons from the Story of the Bleeding Woman

Frank Santora

What makes her story one of victory instead of defeat is the fact that her desperation fueled her tenacity, which ignited her faith. And even though we are never told her name, she stands for all time...

Is Jesus Really the Only Way to Heaven?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Jesus is the only way a person will enter heaven. In these days of conformity and inclusivity, however, people rail against anything exclusive. Yes, Jesus is exclusively the only way to heaven, b...

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. ...

Are There Missing Bible Verses in the NIV Translation?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Are there really Bible verses missing from the New International Version of the Bible?...

Who Were Mary and Joseph's Other Children?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

It is safe to say altogether, Mary and Joseph had at least seven children. One which was born by divine, miraculous birth and at least six who were born by natural birth....

The Rich Young Ruler Reflects Our Own Struggles with Money

Frank Santora

Jesus’ statement challenges the idea of working hard and climbing the ladder of success, and confronts the current of independence and materialism that is foundational to our modern society....

Where Can We See Jesus' Power and Authority on Full Display?

Lisa Loraine Baker

No doubt Jesus exposed His power and authority in the Bible. A look at why He said He came will give us fuller realization and wonder when we regard the Bible passages which record His acts of power a...

What Christians Should Know about Barnabas in the Bible

Jessica Brodie

Barnabas truly was a “man of encouragement.” He gave his life to the church and sacrificed much for the faith. He, along with Paul and other Christian leaders of his time, was instrumental in spreadin...

5 Wrong Things the World Believes about God

Mike Leake

His anger was as obvious as a neon sign in the dark. He was glowing hatred of God. I should probably make that a lower case “g,” though. It wasn’t the God of the Bible that he was raging against. He d...

What Is Dunamis, and What Kind of Power Does Jesus Give Believers?

Annette Griffin

God’s plan and design, power can become a destructive force. But when God’s power, dunamis, lives inside us we can be used by Him as an unstoppable vessel for good....

How Do We Deal with the Things That Cause Us to Stumble?

Frank Santora

 Jesus was making a statement that we must not get comfortable and ignore sin in our lives. In fact, He expects us to judge ourselves, repent and turn away from sinful things (and “cut it of...

Why Is the Garden of Gethsemane so Crucial to Jesus' Life?

Jessica Brodie

In the last free moments of His life, Jesus retreats with some of his closest disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane. He spends His time there praying with ferocity as He prepares Himself for the ordea...

How to Overcome a Distorted View of God as a Father

Rachel Britton

As we think about this special relationship with God, we should remember our heavenly Father is not human (Numbers 23:19). “God is spirit” says John 4:24. Yet because God is Spirit, this can make Him ...

What Is the Feast of Pentecost in the Bible?

Lisa Loraine Baker

In the New Testament, events at the Feast of Pentecost mark a new era in the church. However, to fully understand what happened to the disciples that day in the upper room, we need to consider what th...