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Entering the Groaning of God: How Romans 8 Transforms Our Relationships

Paul promises that we will not be separated from the love of God. But while we wait, we groan inwardly for redemption — ours, and our partner's.

The Praying Church: A Commentary on 1 Peter

As the people of God — a chosen people, a royal priesthood, God’s special possession — prayer is not optional. It's not a last resort. The call to prayer is nothing less than entering into the zone of the kingdom of heaven.

What Is the Holy Spirit? How the Third Person of the...

The Holy Spirit is God, the third person of the Trinity, and He illuminates Christ through the Scriptures — if we take the time to read them well.

Prepare for Spiritual Warfare with the Armor of God

In Ephesians 6, Paul tells us we are engaged in spiritual warfare against one Enemy, and to defeat him we must put on the full armor of God. But what does that armor look like?

Four Identities of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark

The Gospel of Mark shows that Jesus wasn't just a messenger — he was the gospel itself. Here are four identities Jesus demonstrates in Mark's Gospel.

The God Who Speaks

What's the most repeated phrase in the Bible? "Thus says the Lord." Our God is a God who speaks. When we listen to his word, we are transformed by it.

3 Views of Hell in Christian Tradition

Many associate hell with eternal torment, but there are other possibilities. Here are the Biblical and theological bases for three views of hell in Christian thought.

50 Major Events in the Bible Storyline [Infographic]

Is it possible to boil the Bible down to 50 major events? Not really — but we tried our best anyway! Here are the biggest plot points in Scripture.

Anticipating Heaven Will Lessen Death’s Sting

It's easy to ignore Death until it knocks at the door. But when it does, we can lessen its sting by keeping an eye on our heavenly destination.

Proclaiming the Unknown God: Paul’s Sermon on the Areopagus in Acts...

The "Areopagus address" in Acts 17 is a famous example of Paul's apologetics to the gentiles. But the Apostle isn't just evangelizing — he's defending himself in court.

Redemption for God’s People in Ezekiel

John MacArthur's popular Bible Study series continues with Ezekiel, which uses symbolism to demonstrate the glory of the Lord leading His people to redemption and restoration.

How Psalm 91 Helps Explain the Global Mood

Have you been feeling more anxious recently? You’re not alone. Over the past decade, Psalm 91 has been climbing the ranks of most-popular verses on Bible Gateway.

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