Michael Jakes
From the very beginning, God has had a plan to redeem man. This became necessary once our first parents, Adam and Eve, sinned and were expelled from the Garden of Eden. From that very moment in time, ...
Lisa Loraine Baker
A scapegoat in the Bible is “the goat that goes away” (escape + goat). In essence, a scapegoat in the Bible is one who makes atonement for another (or redeems them). ...
Lisa Loraine Baker
The first specific mention of harvest is Genesis 8:22, when the Lord God makes the Noahic Covenant and said “seedtime and harvest will never cease” as long as the earth remains. Another covenant, anot...
Perfection is the goal of God’s sanctifying work in us. He’s not merely making us better than we are; he is conforming us to the image of his Son....
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 ...
Lisa Loraine Baker
A piece of printed paper or cardstock is, in and of itself, harmless. But the use of such an article for sinful intent is therefore evil. Because of their use in a sinful manner, it’s best to have no ...
Stephen Altrogge
I believe that treating mental illness as only (or even primarily) a spiritual problem is both profoundly unbiblical and incredibly hurtful to those who struggle with mental illness....
Dr. Anthony Chute
The dictionary defines redemption as: 1. the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil. 2. the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearin...
G. Connor Salter
Each candle in the advent wreath has an important meaning, but the third candle has an unusual place....
Ruth Clemence
Believers have the amazing privilege to go directly to the throne of God through Jesus, and ask Him for wisdom and direction. We do not need to cross our fingers and hope for the best, whilst avoiding...
Bethany Verrett
Knowing Jesus and receiving His righteousness means suffering like He did, but it also means being glorified like Him, even being physically resurrected one day....
Hope Bolinger
It's a common question from both Christians and non-believers - if God is good, why does he allow suffering? Sometimes, looking for an answer to this question in the book of Job brings about more ...