ARTICLES
Category: Faith
What Are the “Keys of the Kingdom”? — Matthew 16:19
What was Jesus referring to when he told Peter he would give him the “keys of the kingdom”? What is the meaning of this metaphor that our Lord is using in Matthew 16:19?
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?
“Woman, Why Are You Weeping?” The Redemptive and Personal Reality of the Resurrection
Mary Magdalene was the first person to hear and see Jesus after his resurrection. What can we learn about our own redemption from the words Jesus and Mary spoke to each other?
Rejoicing in God’s Holiness
Christians like to focus on God’s love, forgiveness, and goodness, but we don’t as readily stress his holiness. Why should believers rejoice in the holiness of God?
Why It’s Reasonable to Believe in Jesus’ Resurrection
Christianity rests on eye-witness testimony and historical claims. Here’s why it’s reasonable to believe in Jesus’ resurrection.
“Let There Be Light”: 6 Things You Need to Know about the Light God Gives You
Whereas human religions grope for God, in the Bible God confronts humanity with the bright light of truth. Here are six things you need to know about the light God gives you and how it relates to Jesus.
“The Sign of the Prophet Jonah” — Matthew 12:38-39
Why did Jesus say, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah” (Matt. 12:39)?
Is Church Discipline Mean?
The tendency today is to view the church as a means of therapy, a place of fellowship and encouragement. The very idea of church discipline seems high-handed, arbitrary, unjust, even mean. Is this true?
5 Ways Valiant Women of the Bible Encourage Us Today
The Bible is full of exciting stories, many of them including strong, passionate, and wise women. Here are five God-glorifying traits we find in these valiant women of the Bible who encourage and inspire us today.