Have you ever wondered why the Bible seems to be guilty of double-talk when speaking of "the world"?
- August 10, 2012 |
A cafeteria-style approach to Scripture just won’t work. Enjoy the steak and potatoes, but eat your broccoli, too.
- August 09, 2012 |
As a Bible study group leader, you’ll find your role changing back and forth from expert to cheerleader to lover to referee during the course of a session.
- July 26, 2012 |
The term "Trinity" is not a Biblical term, but it lies in Scripture in solution. When it is crystallized from its solvent, it does not cease to be Scriptural, but only comes into clearer view.
- July 25, 2012 |
By looking at five statements Jesus made about his eventual return, we can have confidence that Jesus was who he said he was.
- July 24, 2012 |
If there was one bit of wisdom that would serve you well the rest of your life, this is the single most important skill I've ever learned as a Christian...
- July 23, 2012 |
Looking at the state of Christianity in the world today with all its various camps and divisions, it’s tempting to idealize the early church as a perfect time of peace and harmony. But then the book of James disrupts that rose-colored view.
- July 19, 2012 |
With so many writings to choose from, a reader wanted to know the criteria for selecting which books were included in the Bible, and which were omitted.
- July 17, 2012 |
In this webcam interview, author and musician Michael Card discusses his 'Biblical Imagination' approach to studying the New Testament Gospels with Christianity.com editor, Alex Crain. For more information about Michael Card, visit www.michaelcard.com or www.biblicalimagination.com.
- July 16, 2012 |
Throughout history, the Bible has fundamentally altered the life trajectories of its readers. St. Francis, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa-- all were transformed by the words they read. Were they reading the same Bible we are? If so, why aren't more of us being similarly transformed by Scripture today?
- July 05, 2012 |
I caught this over at the Desiring God blog, and it was too good not to share. This is D.A. Carson’s summary of the Bible in 221 words.
- June 27, 2012 |
Long before he was dropped into the lions’ den, Daniel’s faith endured a hostile environment.
- June 26, 2012 |
Here are twelve Gospel texts that mean a great deal to me. They are part of my DNA, essential aspects of my faith.
- June 25, 2012 |
2 Thessalonians calls him the Man of Lawlessness. John says the spirit of Antichrist was already at work in his day and in ours. Who is this person who will set himself up in the Temple and oppose all so-called gods/religions? Colin Smith examines the question. For more see: www.unlockingthebible.com, www.theorchardefc.org, www.christianity.com
- June 22, 2012 |
At first glance—and probably, at second—this passage from chapter three of the book of Judges does not seem like a promising source of humor. And yet ancient Israelites would have found this very funny indeed.
- June 21, 2012 |
One could easily argue that Matthew 7:1 is by far the most frequently misapplied verse in the entire Bible, used and abused by both Christians and non-Christians alike.
- June 18, 2012 |
Peter was a fisherman. It's little stretch to imagine that his livelihood affected his ministry and his writings. At least, that's what I notice when I read one of his most-quoted verses, the one about "casting" our cares
- June 15, 2012 |
The Book of Jonah ends after four chapters without a true conclusion, just as God rebukes Jonah for being angry over the death of a plant. Colin Smith unpacks the unusual ending for us. For more see: wwww.unlockingthebible.com and www.christianity.com.
- June 14, 2012 |
Can we connect the dots like this from Old Testament to New Testament in other areas? Say, the study of the last days?
- June 11, 2012 |
