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Living by Faith in an Uncertain World

So what does it mean to live by faith in an uncertain world? The life of Abraham can provide some key points to remember....

When Was Judaism Founded According to the Bible?

Valerie Fentress

Judaism is one of the three major religions of our world. But when was Judaism founded? ...

Why Would God Want to Use Me?

We are like Abraham. There is nothing in us to commend us to God. And yet God loves us. Just as He sought Abraham, He seeks to draw us into fellowship with Himself....

5 Best Reasons to Use an ESV Study Bible

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The purpose of any study Bible is to take you deeper into the Scriptures so you can broaden your knowledge and understanding of Scripture. The ESV Study Bible checks this box and fulfills that objecti...

10 Things Christians Should Know about the Tower of Babel

Hope Bolinger

Although the story only spans nine verses, here are ten things Christians should know about this ziggurat structure intended for worshipping other gods....

Why Is Sarah Mentioned in the Hebrews 11 Hall of Faith?

Brad Simon

The delayed promise motivated Sarai to do what we all do so often. She took matters into her own hands. She convinced Abram to have a child with their servant girl. Maybe God will bless Abram’s descen...

What Should Christians Know about the Euphrates River?

Whitney Hopler

The Euphrates River has fascinating symbolic meaning in the Bible and is mentioned in biblical prophecies about it drying up, as well. Learning about the Euphrates River can help us understand more ab...

An Introduction to Corporate Election

Ed Jarrett

The Bible was written in a time when the family, clan, and tribe were very important. And one’s identity was largely based on the group they were a part of. For them, the idea of corporate election wo...

5 Things to Know about God’s Promise to Abraham

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The beautiful thing about God is he has not changed. His promises have not changed either. He is still the promise keeper and most of all he can be trusted. Abraham trusted God’s promise and though he...

What Are We to Make of Human Sacrifices in the Bible?

Bethany Verrett

Despite all the evil of the world, the death and resurrection of Jesus defeated death forever, unlike human sacrifice, which did nothing. Sacrifice to idols is meaningless, but faith in Jesus Christ i...

What Does the Bible Say about Immigrants?

Mike Leake

We can debate laws and such within our nation when it comes to the receiving of immigrants, how to handle asylum-seekers, and whether or not to provide refuge as a nation. But the Scriptures call us t...

What Does the Bible Mean by "Tomorrow is Not Promised"?

Britt Mooney

The Bible makes a difference between our plans and God’s purposes, telling us not to boast about tomorrow (Proverbs 27:1). Therefore, God must teach us a whole new way of living....

How Do We Find the Gospel in the Short Book of Obadiah?

Mike Leake

The message of Obadiah, then, is a message of judgment against those who rule poorly. It’s a message about those who gloat and celebrate the destruction of God’s people. It’s a picture of what happens...

How Abraham Teaches Us to Trust God’s Good Provision

Frank Santora

Clearly, in the age we live in, as we are facing high inflation rates and rising fuel and food prices, we need to know Him as Jehovah Jireh, God our Provider. We need to know that our source of susten...

Theology at Midnight

You discover your theology at midnight. Until then, it's all theoretical. When midnight comes, you discover the difference between theory and reality....