The Army of the Messiah
The book of Revelation is a wondrous part of the Bible. But it's apocalyptic literature, full of symbolic imagery that strikes many modern readers as puzzling or even bizarre. Revelation…
Well Done!
Most evangelicals have been taught that the righteousness of Christ is imputed or credited to those who put their faith in him. When God looks at Christians, he regards them…
Turn Around
Each year, countless tourists flock to London, England. The city is full of delightful attractions. Perhaps the most popular site is the Tower of London, which has a fascinating (albeit…
Abraham and the Apostles
Acts is one of the easiest books in the Bible to read. It has a fast-paced narrative filled with memorable scenes. One such scene is recorded in chapter 3. Peter…
Elucidating Ephesians
In the evangelical world, perhaps no passage of scripture is cited more often than Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this…
Do This and You Will Live
Simone Biles was recently named Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated magazine. At the 2024 Paris Olympic games, Biles led the US gymnastics team to victory while also securing…
The Things Fulfilled Among Us
"Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the…
Reformation and the Apocrypha
Western Christendom was torn asunder by an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther. On October 31, 1517, Luther posted 95 theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. Composed…
Things That Are Hidden
Most Christians own at least one Bible - hopefully one which is frequently read and well- worn. But many would be surprised to learn that the Bible they possess is…
Translation of the Seventy
The last few weeks we've been tracing the formation of the Old Testament. Let's summarize what we've learned so far. The key criterion for inclusion in the sacred writings was…