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Christmas Character Study: The Dragon

Emma Danzey

Revelation is a book with a lot of symbolism and various interpretations among believers. As we dive in, please know that this is one interpretation of Scripture. There is no place in the gospel accou...

Can We Find the Gospel in Esther, a Book That Doesn't Mention God?

Mike Leake

Yes, the absence of God’s name is striking in a book of the Bible. But that absence is an invitation to see His work even when it seems that He is silent or absent. In the midst of what appears to be ...

What Does It Mean to "Live by the Sword, Die by the Sword"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

In the moment, Peter and the disciples were thinking of a temporary rescue from Jesus being captured. While they were thinking about now, Jesus was thinking about an eternal redemption and the Scriptu...

Let's Go Back to the Beginning to Find the Gospel in Genesis

Mike Leake

There isn’t much in Genesis that points us to the eternity that awaits us. But again, there are little glimpses, like Jacob’s ladder. There is hope even in Joseph’s death and burial in Egypt that the ...

4 Practical Prayers for Deliverance

Bethany Verrett

Deliverance is bringing someone from a place of destruction, negativity, or sin and taking them out of it and into a place of safety, strength, and spiritual healing. The Bible promises that if someon...

What Does Colossians 2:6-7 Teach Us about Our Faith Walk?

Mike Leake

Paul’s point here is that union with Christ comes through an act of repentance and faith. We are brought into union with the Lord Jesus. Through this, everything else flows. We didn’t come to Jesus by...

Are We Saved by Grace Alone?

Britt Mooney

We are saved by grace alone in that only God’s power becomes the source of our salvation, not our own. But “grace alone” doesn’t mean grace works apart from faith, Christ, truth, or hope. Grace doesn’...

How Is God's Holiness on Display in the New Testament?

Candice Lucey

The Bible often shows how God is separated from us because of his holiness and our sin. The people of Israel were set apart from the other nations to be holy and to enjoy a special relationship with G...

What Is the Surprising Meaning of God's Name I Am?

Annette Griffin

When God revealed Himself to Moses as I Am, the name carried such a significant meaning that it would become the banner under which His people would gain eternal freedom....

What Is Hell? A Biblical Guide of Its Existence

Christianity.com Editorial Staff

Hell is a place of total, conscious, eternal separation from the blessings of God. If a person rejects God all throughout life, never submitting to him in repentance, then the person will enter eterni...

Where Is the Gospel amidst the Laws of Deuteronomy?

Mike Leake

Yes, Deuteronomy is filled with laws — but it is also book-ended by grace. It begins with a reminder as to why they are entering into the promised land and it ends with a promise of God’s gracious dea...

Jeremiah: Answering the Call

Everyone who believes in Christ has a special calling to a particular sphere of obedience and ministry. Jeremiah was not just set apart for salvation, he was set apart for vocation. God had work for h...

The Birth of Jesus through Joseph's Eyes

When we celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmastime, our attention is most often given to Luke’s account, because it gives us so much information. But Matthew's account is just as important in our u...

A Picture of God’s Perfect Grace in the Life of Moses

Sheila Alewine

Moses was a man who walked with God, speaking to Him as a friend, face to face. The name Moses might not come to mind immediately if we’re talking about grace; after all, it was Moses who received the...

What Does It Really Mean to “Turn the Other Cheek”?

Dawn Wilson

In the simplest of terms, Jesus taught that when someone attacks our right to respect or dignity, we are not to defend our rights with revenge. We are not to retaliate. The believer’s defense of digni...

Can God Actually Lead Us into Temptation?

Britt Mooney

A question naturally follows. Does God actually lead us into temptation? That seems opposite of a good God who cares about us. It makes us uncomfortable....

What Does the Bible Say about Jochebed (Moses' Mother)?

Joel Ryan

Most people are familiar with the life and legacy of Moses, the man who would eventually lead God’s people out Egypt, part the Red Sea, and receive the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. However, Moses’...

How did Christ bring "Peace and Goodwill on Earth"? (Luke 2:14)

Association of Biblical Counselors

Many of us crave the image in our head of family coming close, friends getting together, and joy and peace marking each moment; yet the reality often looks very different. Why the difference?...

What Is the Meaning of the Cross?

Sarah Coleman

The Cross means many things to many people. Some have it displayed on their mantel, others wear it around their neck. What is the Cross?...

John: A Gospel for the World

John is organized around carefully crafted narrative strands that highlight both the signs and teachings of Jesus. This gives John’s Gospel a sense of depth as the reader is presented with a rich, mul...