Grace and wisdom of the ages from the 66 books of the Bible, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
The baptism of Jesus Christ stands at the threshold of His public ministry. Though brief in description, especially in Luke’s Gospel, this event is rich in theological meaning. Jesus’ submission Continue ReadingJesus Baptized by John the Baptist Looking Forward to the Crucifixion
After the Transfiguration, the disciples asked Jesus a pointed theological question, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” (Matthew 17:10). This question was not speculative. It Continue ReadingWhy Do the Scribes Say That Elijah Must Come First?
Faith is one of the most frequently used and least carefully defined words in Christian conversation. We are saved by faith, we walk by faith, and Scripture praises great acts Continue ReadingInnate Faith, Human Ability, and Divinely Strengthened
Many commentators describe the aorist tense of “present” (παραστῆσαι) in Romans 12:1 as a one-time act that is finished and done. While this explanation is common, it often reflects a Continue ReadingThe Aorist Tense of Present Your Bodies a Living Sacrifice
Biblical faith is not a vague religious feeling, a leap into the dark, or a humanly generated optimism. Scripture describes faith as a confident trust in the character and Word Continue ReadingFaith is Confidence in God and Obedience to His Word that Motivates Our Lives