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Series

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What Is The Book of Mark All About?

What is the Book of Mark all about? Explore this action-packed Gospel to see how Jesus Christ demonstrated his power through miracles and his love through the ultimate sacrifice on the cross.

What Is The Book of Ecclesiastes All About?

Ecclesiastes explores the profound question of human existence. By examining the vanity of worldly pursuits, “the Teacher” reveals that true fulfillment is only found in fearing God and keeping his commandments.

What Is The Book of Hebrews All About?

What is the book of Hebrews all about? This comprehensive article explores the central themes of Christ’s superiority, His role as our eternal High Priest, and why His “once for all” sacrifice provides a better hope than the Old Covenant rituals.

Why Should A Christian Get Baptized?

Is baptism necessary for salvation? Discover what the Bible says about why a Christian should get baptized as a public profession of faith and a symbol of new life in Christ.

What Is the Hypostatic Union?

The hypostatic union explains the mystery of how Jesus can be both divine and human at the same time. Explore the biblical evidence for this core Christian belief and why it matters for our faith today.

What Role Did Jesus Play in Creation?

The Bible teaches that Jesus was not a bystander during the beginning of the world. Explore the profound scriptural truth that Jesus Christ is the active Creator and Sustainer who holds all things together by his power.

What Is Christology?

Christology is the theological study of the person and work of Jesus Christ. By exploring his dual nature as God and man, we understand how Jesus fulfills his roles as Prophet, Priest, and King to bring salvation to the world

Who Wrote the Book of Hebrews?

The authorship of Hebrews is one of the Bible’s greatest mysteries. While the human writer remains unknown, the book’s message about the supremacy of Jesus Christ is clear.

What Is the Meaning of “Sin” in Greek?

To understand the biblical view of humanity, we must ask: What is the meaning of sin in Greek? By exploring the word “hamartia,” we see that sin is more than just breaking rules—it is missing the target of God’s perfect glory.

What Is the Meaning of “Sin” in Hebrew?

What does the Bible actually mean when it talks about sin? By looking at the original Hebrew words—chata, pesha, and awon—we discover a rich, challenging, and ultimately hopeful picture of our need for God’s grace and the work of Jesus Christ.

Are You Ready to Get Baptized?

Are you ready to get baptized? This article explores the essential biblical questions to help you determine if you are prepared to take the next step in your faith journey and publicly declare Jesus as your Lord.

Should You Get Baptized Again?

If you were baptized as a baby or before you knew Jesus, you might ask, “Should I get baptized again?” Discover what the Bible says about the order of faith and baptism, and why a second baptism might be your next step of obedience.

What Are the Top Five Bible Verses on Baptism?

What does the Bible really say about being baptized? Explore the top five Bible verses on baptism to see how this act of obedience serves as a public declaration of your new life and commitment to Jesus Christ.

Is There Only One True Church?

The Bible speaks of one true church, but it isn’t a specific building or denomination. This article explores the spiritual unity of the “universal church” and how the gospel, not an organization, defines who belongs to the body of Christ.

Am I Qualified to Baptize Someone?

Many Christians wonder if they have the authority to perform a baptism. This article explores the biblical basis for who can baptize, looking at the Great Commission and the example of Philip the Evangelist.

What Does It Mean That the Canon of the Bible Is Closed?

What does it mean that the canon of the Bible is closed? Explore the history of how the early church recognized inspired books long before official councils, and why Christians believe God’s written revelation is finished and sufficient for us today.

How Does Divine Intervention Work Today?

Miracles, angels, and visions; these things are seen prevalently in the Bible, but does God still work through divine intervention today? Explore this topic to find out.

Is Anyone Too Far Gone for God?

Is there anything we can do to disqualify us from God’s gift of eternal life? Explore this topic to find out the answer.

Is Speaking in Tongues Biblical?

Is speaking in tongues biblical? If you were raised in a Pentecostal church, your answer is “yes”! If you were raised in a cessationist church, your answer is “no”! In this lesson we’ll see what the Bible has to say.

What Does God Really Think About Women?

Today we’ll answer the question, “What does God really think about women?” The biblical answer is clear: God loves women and from the beginning has worked to bless them.

If God Is Good, Why Does Evil Exist?

Skeptics and scoffers love to stump Christians with this question: if God is good, why does evil exist? But if we take a look at the Bible, we can not only make sense of this difficult question, but find an answer that can change our eternity.

Is the Bible Just Another Book?

Why do so many churches and Christians make such a big deal of the Bible? Isn’t it just an out-dated, irrelevant piece of ancient literature? Shouldn’t we keep it on the shelf and use more modern books to teach us how to live? These are the questions we’ll explore today.

How Good is Good Enough for God?

Many people believe that being a “good person” is the key to heaven, but the Bible sets a different standard. Explore why human effort is never enough and how God’s grace offers a better way to find peace and salvation.

Resurrection Sunday (Mark 16)

The resurrection is the climax of Mark’s gospel. It is the climax of every gospel. Gospel means “Good News”. Without the resurrection, there is no good news.

What Is the Story of the New Testament?

The New Testament tells us the story of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and the spread of Christianity. In order to help you understand the New Testament, we’ve put together this overview of its message.

How Do I Read the Bible?

Bible reading is one of the basic habits that every Christian should have, but how do you do it? Here are some practical tips for newcomers.

What Is the Structure of the Bible?

The Bible is composed of 66 books, 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. It’s not organized by date, but rather by genre – like a library.

Harnessing Your Fear to Build Your Faith

Resilience is harnessing difficult emotions to build your faith. Today we talk about how to harness fear and anxiety, and we’ll look at the incredible story of King Jehoshaphat. Here was a guy who turned to God in his darkest moment and ended up experiencing his biggest blessing.

Where Did We Get the Bible?

The Bible has been around for thousands of years, carefully translated and maintained for the benefit of people today. But where did we get it, and how do we know it’s trustworthy?

God’s Grace: Prevenient vs. Irresistible

Calvinists and Arminians agree that humans are saved by God’s grace alone. Does God apply grace in advance to allow people the capacity to follow him? Or does God apply grace to those who are chosen, in order to actually bring about their salvation?

Watch for Jesus (Mark 13:28-37)

In Mark 13:28-37 Jesus finishes his Olivet discourse and his discussion of the End Times. He never gives an answer to the timing of the End, but he does give insight into how we should live in light of it.

Divine Election: Conditional or Unconditional?

The word “election” refers to the process of choosing. The Bible teaches that God chooses those who believe. But is God’s choice unconditional, based only on his own will? Or is God’s choice conditional, based on some quality or action of the person who is saved?

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