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What Does the Bible Really Say About Righteous Anger?

Is righteous anger really biblical? A closer look at Scripture challenges the idea that anger is a virtue, and calls Christians instead to forgiveness, humility, and a radically unoffendable life.

What Is the Ascension? The Meaning and Power of an Overlooked...

The Ascension is not a footnote to the Resurrection — it's the hinge between Jesus' earthly ministry and his heavenly reign.

What Is the Trinity?: A Biblical Intro to One of the...

The concept of the Trinity is difficult to grasp, but it's one of the core tenets of Christianity — and it's clearly evident in Scripture.

What Is the Sermon on the Mount? Its Context, Summary, and...

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ foundational ethical and spiritual lesson, and it contains some of the most-quoted passages in the entire Bible.

Giants, Dragons, and Unicorns? A Bible Monster Bestiary

From giants and dragons to mighty “chaos monsters,” here’s a survey of strange and scary Bible monsters — and their significance for us today.

Who Were the 12 Apostles in the Bible? What Happened to...

The twelve apostles were the first and most trusted people Jesus called to share his gospel with the world. But they were far from perfect.

Encountering Jesus in the Symbols of the Old Testament

Returning to early Christian reading practices allows us to see how the repeating symbols of the Old Testament point to and are fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Holy Mending: How God Weaves Us Into His Covenantal Tapestry

Throughout the Bible God is a Master Weaver who gathers up every broken thread and patiently weaves each one into his sacred covenantal tapestry.

Holy Week and Easter: The People, Places, and Events

Easter is the most important event in the Christian calendar. Here's everything you need to know about the people, places and events leading up to Easter.

Guide to All the Judges of Israel in Order [Chart]

The book of Judges describes a chaotic, morally corrupt period in Israel's history. Here's everything to know about the 12 judges named in the book.

A Field Guide to Biblically Accurate Demons (and Their Leader) [Bible...

Biblically accurate demons and demonic beings are a varied group, ranging from "unclean spirits" to fallen angels, pagan gods, and of course, Satan himself.

Do We Have a Guardian Angel? A Look at the Evidence

Bestselling investigative journalist Lee Strobel explores the evidence for and against guardian angels — both in the Bible and today.

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