Are People Basically Good?
Most people assume humans are basically good at heart. The Bible paints a more honest picture of our sin, and a more hopeful one of God’s grace. Discover why we need Jesus and how he makes us holy.
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Is Being Tempted a Sin?
Feeling tempted doesn’t mean you’ve sinned. Discover where the Bible draws the line between temptation and sin, whether God tempts us, and what to do when temptation hits.
Read MoreWhat Is Prevenient Grace?
God doesn’t wait for us to find him. Prevenient grace is the Wesleyan teaching that God’s grace goes before us, awakening sin-dulled hearts so we can respond to Jesus. Here’s what it means and why Christians debate it.
Read MoreIs There a Difference Between Soul and Spirit?
Many Christians wonder if the soul and spirit are different parts of our being. While some suggest a three-part view, the Bible often uses these terms interchangeably to describe our one eternal inner person.
Read MoreWhat Is The “Trichotomist” View Of Human Beings?
Is a human being made of two parts or three? While the trichotomist view argues for a distinct spirit and soul, many theologians prefer a more unified view of human nature. Explore the arguments for trichotomy and its place in biblical study.
Read MoreWhat Is the “Dichotomist” View of Human Beings?
Is a human being made of two parts or three? The dichotomist view argues that we are a unity of the physical body and the immaterial spirit. Explore the biblical evidence for this “two-part” view and why “soul” often describes the whole person.
Read MoreIf God Is Sovereign, Do Humans Have Free Will?
Understanding the tension between God’s sovereignty and human free will is vital for every believer. Explore the biblical evidence for how a sovereign God works through our genuine choices to accomplish his perfect will.
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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.
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Believable Lies (Series)
We’ve all heard them. Little phrases that sound wise, comforting, or even spiritual—but they’re not true. In this series, we’ll uncover some of the most common, yet believable, lies people buy into about God, life, and faith.
Read MoreDo Humans Have Free Will to Choose God?
Calvinists and Arminians agree that sin has corrupted human nature. They disagree on how God acts to make it possible for people to come to him.
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Humans have the dignity of being made in God’s image, yet we are also deeply broken by sin. Discover what the Bible teaches about who we are and what went wrong.
Read MoreWhat Is Genesis 1-11 About?
The first eleven chapters of Genesis set the stage for the whole Bible. They tell how God created a good world, how humanity rebelled and how God promised to rescue his creation, a promise that points to Jesus.
Read MoreHow Does Christianity Explain the Human Condition?
Why are people capable of both breathtaking kindness and horrifying evil? Discover how Christianity and the human condition fit together: we are made in God’s image, marred by sin, and offered restoration in Jesus.
Read MoreWhy Did People Live So Long Before the Flood?
Methuselah lived 969 years, and most people in Genesis 5 lived over 900. Here is what the Bible says about those long lifespans, why they declined after the flood, and what they teach us today.
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