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The Sin Cycle in Judges

The majority of the book of Judges is organized around a repeated “sin cycle” that the Israelites found themselves caught in.

Understanding God’s Attributes

God’s power means that when you face a seemingly impossible challenge, think “God can do it.”

God’s Attributes: Infinity, Justice, Truth, Goodness

An attribute of God is not something that is just a part of God, but something that is true of God in his basic nature and character.

God’s Attributes: Love, Faithfulness, Patience

God’s love illustrates that his attributes are perfectly consistent. God never acts in a way that contradicts his nature.

Biblical Lessons on Generosity | 1 Corinthians 16

The Bible gives several simple principles for how to express generosity.

Is Masturbation a Sin According to the Bible?

The Bible doesn’t explicitly say anything about masturbation, but that doesn’t mean God doesn’t have an opinion on it. Here’s what you need to know.

God’s Promises to Us Today

God’s amazing promises are available to anyone who puts their trust in Jesus Christ.

The Holy Spirit and the Bible – 1 Corinthians 2

Not only do the words of the Bible have their origin in the Holy Spirit, but the Holy Spirit is also active illuminating the Bible as people it.

Bible Themes: Light and Darkness

Throughout the Bible, the words “light” and “darkness” are used metaphorically to convey deep spiritual truths. The way these words are used give us some interesting insights into salvation.

Introduction to 1 John

Learn about the authorship, date, and other background information that will help you better understand and apply the letter of 1 John.

The Sinful Nature vs. the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5

Galatians 5 makes a vivid contrast between two forces vying for control of our choices in life: the Holy Spirit and the sinful nature.

How Abraham’s Covenant Includes Us

God chose Abraham long ago and made certain promises to him. Those promises apply to all those who become adopted children of Abraham by faith.

Understanding Your Sinful Nature

There is a force within each one of us that pushes us away from God – our sinful nature.

The Books Paul Wrote

The apostle Paul wrote thirteen books of the New Testament. Here is a quick overview of each book.

To the secular mind, belief in unseen spiritual forces and beings is seen as primitive and unscientific, based on the assumption that only what can be seen or measured in the natural world actually exists. But what does the Bible say?

Lessons from the Prodigal Son

In Luke 15, Jesus told the story of a father and two sons to explain the different ways people can be separated from God. He wanted us to see the heart of God for those who are lost: both the rule breakers and the rule-keepers.

How to Lead Communion at Your Church

In this article, we give you a guide for leading communion at your church.

Kids and worship

Worship is much more than “singing in church”. Worship is part of a child’s spiritual growth. It’s just as important as learning Bible stories, prayer, and small groups!

Why Did People Live so Long Before the Flood?

Genesis reports that people lived hundreds of years. While this is very different from ordinary human experience, It appears that the life-spans are intended literally.