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Bible Topics & Themes

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?

Of Arguments About Origins: The Point of the Creation Story

The beauty of the creation story — and the true scandal of its message — often get lost in our debates about it.

The Creator Is More Mesmerizing Than Creation: A Commentary on Genesis...

Creation is good and worth consideration. But it is still less mesmerizing than the One who created it. Genesis 1-2 direct our gaze back to our Creator.

Unveiling the Lordship of Jesus: A Bible Study on Mark 4–5

In Mark 4–5, we see the veil between heaven and earth pulled back and realize that Jesus is truly Lord of creation — and everything in it. 

How to Find Rest in God — Even When the Work’s...

Jesus didn't give Martha the answer she wanted — but he also didn't rebuke her. The work does need to get done, but we can find peace in His presence while we do it.

No More Dead Ends: The Life-Transforming Power of the Risen Jesus

The Resurrection means that Jesus has opened a glorious way for us to belong, to believe, and to become.

What Did the Early Church Actually Look Like? Recovering the Vision...

Many people advocate a return to early church practices. But as Acts 2 shows, if we're serious about that, we need to set aside our radical individualism.

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