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.
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What does it mean to love God “with all of your strength”? The Hebrew word “Me’od” in the famous Shema prayer (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) will give us some insight.
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In the Bible, a “soul” isn’t something you have; it’s something you are. To love God with all of your “Nephesh” is to go beyond a superficial faith and make a “soul-level” commitment.
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Today’s culture tells you to “follow your heart”. But Moses gave the ancient Israelites different advice (Deuteronomy 6:4-5).
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The concept of “love” in the Old Testament (“ahava” in Hebrew) is very different from our word in today’s culture. Understanding the true nature of love inspires us to love God and others.
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“Yahweh” means that God is eternal and self-existent. He has always been God and always will be.
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“Shema” (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) is a common word in the Hebrew Bible, usually translated as “listen.” But the meaning of the word goes far beyond what your ears can hear.
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“Joy” is an important concept in the Bible. Find out how to understand this biblical theme and apply it to your life.
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The word “transgression” in the Bible has a lot of religious and cultural baggage. One thing is sure: it’s not an outdated, archaic way of separating “good” people from “bad” people.
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Our culture is losing the art of friendship, and people are more isolated than ever before. Today we talk about “Philia” – a love that fills the gap between agape and eros.
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Eros was a form of love so distorted by Greek culture that the New Testament authors refused to use the word. But the concept is still God’s, and there’s an entire book in the Bible to prove it.
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Agape love is not merely something God does, it is the heart behind everything he does. As we abide in Christ, this becomes true of us.
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For thousands of years the Jewish people have prayed the Shema – a daily prayer of allegiance to God. Here’s what those words mean in the original language.
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What are the “groanings that cannot be expressed in words” in Romans 8? Talk about it here.
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In this topic, we look at the ancient Greek word “agape” to learn about Jesus’s teachings on love.
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Christian hope is a bold hope that looks back to the risen Jesus in order to look forward.
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Pretty much everyone is familiar with the Ten Commandments God gave to Israel (Exodus 20). But there’s a lot more to the Law of Moses – called “Torah.”
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Peace in the Old Testament isn’t just about the absence of conflict, but about something better replacing it.
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An explanation of the concept of “Messiah” from Genesis to Revelation.
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Hearing the call to be “born again” might conjure up images of old-time tent revivals, but it actually comes from Jesus.
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In Isaiah 52, a messenger comes to tell the good news that God still reigns and that he is coming to bring his reign to earth.
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Theism is the belief in one or more gods, separate and distinct from people or other creatures.
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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.
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