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Why Did Judas Betray Jesus with a Kiss?

Dawn Wilson

Such a kiss coming from Judas on the occasion of a betrayal was not only grievous, it was hypocritical. Proverbs 27:6 could almost be written of Judas: “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an ene...

5 Proven Weapons in the Fight for Holiness

Having promises at hand that suit the temptation of the hour is one key to successful warfare against sin. But there are times when we don’t have a perfectly suited word from God in our minds....

7 Commands for Dealing with Church Conflict

Looking around at the state of Christianity in the world today with all of its various camps and divisions, it’s tempting to idealize the early church as a perfect time of peace and harmony. But then ...

What Is the Significance of a Plumb Line in the Bible?

Greg Grandchamp

Even today, the plumb line of God’s law serves as a guideline for those saved by grace through faith. Jesus quite specifically taught that he had not come to abolish the Law, but rather to fulfill it....

Studying Mark's Gospel: Beginnings

The long awaited time had finally come: God, in the fullness of time, came to our world in the person of His Son. ...

What Do Christians Really Believe?

Stephanie Englehart

Belief in the gospel changes everything. Before Christ, we are lost in a sinless world with no hope, no satisfaction, and no purpose. With Christ, we have new life and new desires....

7 Reminders When it Feels Like Jesus Is Asleep in Your Storm

Pamela Palmer

The account of Jesus asleep in the storm is found in Matthew’s Gospel. It is only a handful of verses in length, but it is a story that we can learn significant lessons from.“Then he got into the boat...

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....

What Does It Looks Like to Be an Ambassador for Christ?

Lisa Loraine Baker

As Christians—first and foremost in relation to what the world sees—we are to be ambassadors for Christ. We are people called by God to represent Him to a lost and dying (secular) world, and as w...

What Does ‘Many Are Called Few Are Chosen’ Mean in the Bible?

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...

An Unlikely Lesson in Faith from the Thief on the Cross

Lisa Loraine Baker

We, on this side of Calvary, can surmise the thief took all the mocking of Jesus to heart. No matter their intent, the thief heard the crowd remind Jesus that He said He would “destroy the temple and ...

10 Ways to Incorporate the Verse "Taste and See That the Lord Is Good" into Your Everyday Life

Meg Bucher

“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him” (Psalm 34:8).The well-known phrase, “Taste and see that the LORD is good,” is found in Chapter 34 of the Old Testament...

How Does 'Every Good and Perfect Gift' Come from Above?

Jessica Udall

The Bible says in the book of James that “every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17). But surely this doesn’t mean that the birthday gift from a friend or the drawing from our preschooler...

What Does an Evangelist Look Like Today?

Heather Adams

In Scripture, the title of evangelist is usually applied to the Apostles. And they truly did devote their lives to telling everyone they could about our Lord. But according to Matthew 28:19-20, this i...

What Makes the Great Commission So Great?

Michael Jakes

In Matthew 28, Jesus commands his disciples to “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obe...

How Long Is a Generation in the Bible?

Lisa Loraine Baker

How many years is a generation in the Bible? The answer helps us to understand not just how the Bible emphasizes the importance of family, but also why it's important to pass lessons on....

Why Is It So Important (and Refreshing!) to Praise the Lord?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Many think they can praise the Lord only in a corporate setting, such as weekly church services or along with others at a conference or worship music event. But there are so many ways we can praise th...

5 Powerful Tips to Overcome the Fear of Praying in Front of Others

Jessica Brodie

What if I do it wrong? What if I offend God or look like an idiot? First, it’s important to know that praying in public is not a requirement for any Christian. Jesus warned that we shouldn’t pray in a...

Why Does Jesus Say His Disciples Are "Ye of Little Faith"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

According to Hebrews 11:1 faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen. Faith is critical to your walk with God because without it there is no possibility of pleasing him...