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An Overview of the Book of Ruth

The book of Ruth is the incredible story showing God at work in what may seem like mundane events, yet he is actually working all of them into his grand plan.

God Is Spirit

People find it confusing to think of God as a Spirit. Does he have a body? Is he a ghost?

Overview of Romans 5-16

In this sketchbook series we look at chapters 5-16 of Romans where Paul develops the ideas from chapters 1-4 and draws out their implications.

Overview of Romans 1-4

In this sketchbook series we look at the first four chapters of Romans and lay the groundwork for understanding the entire letter.

How to Pray in Your Time of Deepest Need

A poetic chapter in the ancient text of Habakkuk teaches us how to pray when we are really hurting.

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “The Father Is Greater Than I”?

The doctrine of the Trinity is a paradox. When Jesus said that the Father was greater than he, he was referring to his temporary position on earth.

What Is Prevenient Grace?

John Wesley taught that God extends his grace freely to all of humanity to overcome their “total depravity.” What does this mean?

God’s Holiness

The biblical theme of “holiness” is bigger than the idea of being “morally good” – it describes how God is the uniquely creative force behind the whole universe.

Calvinism through the Eyes of a Calvinist

Calvinism is the formal name given to a Christian theological perspective held by some Christians today, summarized well by the acronym TULIP.

Live in the Light | Get Rich #6

Jesus is the light of the world. Thus his followers should live as people of light, rejecting the secrets, lies, and evil ways we used to indulge.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Covenants in the Bible

Throughout the Bible, God makes covenants with people. In biblical theology, these kinds of covenants are important because they reveal a fundamental truth: people need God.

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.