Apr 13, 2022Avoiding God’s Cup of Wrath“Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me.” Luke 22:42 The Bible mentions a cup in eighteen out of its sixty-six books. Sometimes, it is simply a physical cup. Other times, it symbolizes something. Fear: “Behold, I have taken out of thine hand the cup of…Bible Study8 min readBible Study8 min read
Apr 6, 2022What is God’s Will for Your Life?“For this is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Many people wonder what God’s will is for their lives. They question their purpose and God’s plan for them, but His will is about more than earthly purpose. God wants to shape us into holy beings who experience…Bible Study8 min readBible Study8 min read
Mar 31, 20227 Qualities of a Genuine Pastor“For you are our glory and joy.” 1 Thessalonians 2:20 When we think of the apostle Paul, we often forget he was foremost a pastor. As he traveled around the Mediterranean area, he not only planted churches but also watched over them like a loving mother. His epistles in the…Bible Study8 min readBible Study8 min read
Mar 12, 2022The Parable of the Unjust Steward Explained“So, the master commended the unjust steward because he had dealt shrewdly.” Luke 16:8 Jesus told many parables during His three years of ministry. While many are relatively simple to understand, some are more difficult. One such parable is of the unjust servant in Luke 16:1–13. Jesus tells it as…Bible Study7 min readBible Study7 min read
Mar 4, 2022Is Jesus’ Kingdom Physical or Spiritual? A Look at Progressive Dispensationalism & Postmillennialism“Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.” Psalm 145:13 King David wrote many of the Psalms, including Psalm 110, where God announces the Messiah’s coming reign over a future kingdom. This poignant psalm is so popular that it is repeated five more times in the New Testament (Matthew 22:44; Mark 12:36…Bible Study6 min readBible Study6 min read
Feb 24, 2022How Evil Began and What Christians Can Do About It“His compassions never fail.” Lamentations 3:22 Many of us have probably wondered why bad things happen. We might ask where evil comes from. Did God create it? We also might ask why He allows it. …Bible Study7 min readBible Study7 min read
Feb 9, 2022The Truth About Replacement Theology“There is neither Jew nor Greek…for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28 A debate over the idea of “replacement theology” (also called supersessionism) is becoming increasingly popular. Supporters believe it is a biblical principle, while non-supporters call it antisemitic and false teaching. …Bible Study10 min readBible Study10 min read
Jan 28, 2022Can You Lose Your Salvation?“You were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise.” Ephesians 1:13 One of the most intensely debated theological questions among Christians is whether someone can lose their salvation. Those who teach we can lose our salvation often point to the book of Hebrews for proof. …Bible Study8 min readBible Study8 min read
Jan 21, 2022Jephthah’s Foolish Vow (A Study of Judges 11)“And he carried out his vow.” Judges 11:39 In the years before God established David as the first king of Israel, the Lord sent judges to rule and administer justice. One of these judges was Jephthah. Born out of wedlock, Jephthah was driven from his home by his half-brothers. He…Bible Study6 min readBible Study6 min read
Jan 14, 2022Ancient Mithra Worship and How It Mimics Christianity“For I am God, and there is no other.” Isaiah 46:9 During the time of the Medes and Persians, the people of the region worshiped a god they called Mithra. The ancient god first began in approximately 3,000 B.C. with the Indo-Iranian and Indo-Aryan people. They practiced the polytheistic Early…Bible Study8 min readBible Study8 min read
