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Bible Topics & Themes

The Gift of the Prince of Peace

The peace of Christ may surpass all understanding — but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try. Here's how cultures around the world understand peace in Luke 2:14.

Hidden in the Heart: How the Psalms Can Renew Your Mind

The psalms are more than worshipful poems — they are indispensable for the Christian life. Add them to your armory, and they will help you renew your mind with longing for your home in Christ.

A Bible Study on Redemptive Knowledge in 2 Peter

In 2 Peter, redemptive knowledge is about transformation in virtue through Jesus Christ, avoiding false teachings. New Testament scholar Scot McKnight guides us through the major themes of the book, with questions for study and application.

A Field Guide to Biblically Accurate Angels (With Bible Verses)

What does a Biblically accurate angel look like? It depends — there are a lot of different types of angels in the Bible. Here’s a look at each of them.

What if Deconstructing Christians Want More Jesus — not Less?

Deconstructing Christians are seen as doubt-filled or rebellious. But often it's the opposite: they're looking for Jesus in the church, and not finding him.

Jeremiah’s Lament and the Words on Which We Rest

Through Rembrandt's painting "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem," pastor and author Russ Ramsey demonstrates the intricate art and poetry of lament.

Our Redeemer’s Counter-Cultural Compassion: A Commentary on Luke 18

The Parable of the Tax Collector in the Gospel of Luke showcases Jesus's counter-cultural compassion by revealing God's love for the outcast.

Prayers for the End of the Age: The Meaning of ‘Maranatha’

Dr. David Jeremiah offers Bible verses illustrating the Kingdom of God, then shows how to pray to welcome the coming Golden Age. Maranatha!

Seeds Everywhere: How to Hear the Word in the Parable of...

Who has ears to hear? Beloved Christian philosopher Dallas Willard shows how the Parable of the Sower teaches us to cultivate a "hearing kind of life."

How the Bible Interprets Itself: A Lesson from Jesus

Biblical interpretation didn't start with the church fathers — first it interpreted itself. Here's how Jesus and his disciples interpreted their Bibles.

Women in the Bible: How They Drive the Plot

Renowned scholar Dr. Sandra Richter dissects the idea of "women in the Bible" to show how God's plan has always been bigger than cultural limitations.

Why Do We Sin? A Devotion on Proverbs 3:5

Why do we sin — even when we don't want to? Pastor and Bible teacher Megan Marshman shows how "trying harder" to be spiritual can backfire on us.

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