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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.

God’s Grace Is Free. So Why Do We Need the Ten...

We can't earn God's love and grace through the Ten Commandments. Instead, let's think of them more like marriage vows between God and his people.

Encounter the Living God Moment by Moment With the Women of...

Praying constantly isn't something we "have" to do — it's something we "get" to do! The women of the Bible show we can pray in every situation.

Grace and Anger: Praying the Imprecatory Psalms

What should we do with the imprecatory psalms — the ones that ask God for vengeance? To answer, look at how their author, David, used them.

‘He Died for All’: Atonement Through Jesus Christ’s Death in 2...

Though often overlooked by theologians, 2 Corinthians 5 presents a majestic summary of Christ's atoning sacrifice and what it means that he "died for all."

The Bible Shows How the Holy Spirit Speaks to Us in...

The story of Joseph, and many other places in the Bible, show us that the Holy Spirit is working even while you sleep.

Understanding the Story of the Bible Changes Everything

Does Bible reading ever feel like homework? When you learn the whole story of the Bible, everything else comes alive.

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.

Recreating Pentecost: A Close Look at the Language of Acts 2:2-4

By exploring the way the Bible uses language — and languages use the Bible — we can get a small taste of Pentecost 2,000 years after it happened.

What Is the Gospel? Five Views in Conversation

Every Christian should know and understand the gospel. But beyond the basics, there's a lot of disagreement about what the gospel is. Here are five views.

Why Does Jesus Pray? And What Can We Learn From the...

Jesus is God incarnate, in perfect fellowship with the Father and Holy Spirit. So why does he pray? And what can we learn from how he prays?

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