The Fruit of Faithfulness
You might say that remaining faithful depends upon our circumstances and what we need to remain faithful to. But both of those premises provide unstable foundations for a quality defined by words like...
View ArticleThe Fruit of Gentleness
It's more common for us to associate gentleness with weakness than with strength. Think about it: what images or words come to mind when you think about gentleness? Would you describe these images and...
View ArticleThe Fruit of Self-Control
When we think about having self-control in our lives, most of us probably think first about things like food, drinks, or sex. But self-control as God intends it touches more areas of our lives than...
View ArticleJesus, the Lion
Lions are fierce, powerful creatures. So when the Apostle John identifies Jesus as “the Lion of the Tribe of Judah” in his vision recorded in Revelation 5, we learn a great deal about the identity of...
View ArticleJesus, the Lamb
After describing Jesus as the Lion of Judah, the book of Revelation depicts Jesus a lamb. In his vision, John does not merely see a lamb, but a lamb “that has been slain.” This lamb bears the evidence...
View ArticleWhy, God, Why?
Why do we suffer? Does God cause bad things to happen? If not, why does he even allow them? If he can stop human suffering, why doesn’t he? How can we maintain faith in God when everything is going...
View ArticleIs God Punishing Me?
So often when we experience times of suffering we long to know why and seek biblical explanations. Well-meaning individuals offer the best explanations they can form from their understanding of...
View ArticleConsoling the Suffering
Sometimes when we attempt to console suffering friends and loved ones with biblical truths, we do more harm than good. These are the times when our need to be right or our desire to protect what we...
View ArticleChoosing Hope in Suffering
When we have every right to lament and despair, what is the source for our continued hope? After losing his children, his wealth, and eventually his health, Job is justified in his complaint. But even...
View ArticleGod Answers Job
Job gets the opportunity many of us wish for: God breaks his silence and, in dramatic fashion, speaks directly to Job. The experience leaves Job humbled. See how God answers Job, and discover what...
View ArticleWho is God?
The Bible is about God, but who is this God? What does scripture reveal about God from Genesis to Revelation? Let's explore scripture to answer some basic questions about the person, nature, and...
View ArticleKnowing Our True Identity
As we seek to find answers for the events around us, we wonder about the nature of humanity. At our core, are we naturally good or prone to evil? More personally, our individual identity is...
View ArticleGod's Salvation Plan
Even after the first humans fell into sin and displayed our propensity for selfishness, God willingly enters a covenant relationship with us and promises a plan of salvation. Yet God’s plan is...
View ArticleGrace, Faith, and Becoming Holy
Salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ is one of the most crucial beliefs at the heart of Christianity, and it’s often referred to as “justification.” Together let's study scripture to...
View ArticleThe Kingdom of God
What is life in God’s kingdom like? When will it finally and fully be reality? How do our beliefs about God's kingdom shape how we live today? The Bible reveals the reality of what life will look like...
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