ARTICLES
Category: Faith
6 Things Jesus Teaches Us About the Devil
Some people think it’s fun to dress up as the devil for Halloween, but there’s nothing funny at all about Satan. Here are six things Jesus teaches us about the devil in the epic encounter in the wilderness (Matt. 4:1-11).
3 Reasons Why Christians Should Lay “R.I.P.” to Rest
Should Christians use the shorthand “R.I.P.” (rest in peace) on social media when speaking of individuals in whose lives there was no evidence of saving grace at their death?
The Log in Our Eye: Is the Church Filled with Hypocrites?
One reason people give for not being a Christian is that the “church is full of hypocrites.” What does Jesus mean by the word “hypocrite” in Matthew 7:1-5 and Luke 6:37-42?
Is God the Background for Your Selfie?
What is the character of our Christianity? Jesus exposes, challenges, and disintegrates human selfishness with the first petition of the Lord’s Prayer, “Hallowed be thy name” (Matt. 6:9).
New Life in Christ: Embodied, Immortal, and Glorious
What will it be like to have a body that never weakens, wears out, or dies—one that bears the image of the man of heaven?
Is the Lord’s Supper a Feast or a Funeral?
Feast or funeral? That’s a major question as we approach the Lord’s Table. Are we rejoicing, or are we mourning? Is this a festive banquet to which we have come, or is it a funeral service?
What Happens to the Souls of Christians When They Die? — Luke 23:42-43
What is a soul and what happens to the soul of a Christian upon physical death?
The Danger of Drifting Away from Jesus
The author of Hebrews gives a sobering warning: “Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it” (Heb. 2:1). How do Christians stay on course?
What Is the Most Important Thing Taught in the Bible?
The most important thing in Scripture is taught in both the Old Testament and the New Testament, and it’s the Christian’s greatest comfort. What is it?