ARTICLES
Category: Faith
Blood and Water: The Christian Fight for Holiness
Holiness is not something that some special Christians will aspire to. Every Christian will “make every effort … to be holy” (Heb. 12:14) for the Lord is holy and without holiness we will never see him. Yet, how do we grow in holiness?
How Is the Day of Firstfruits Related to Every Believer’s Personal Resurrection?
The resurrection of Christ makes the believer’s resurrection necessary. How is the day of firstfruits in the Old Testament related to every Christian’s certain future resurrection?
What Is the Significance of Clouds in the Bible?
The Scriptures everywhere utilize the imagery of clouds to signal the immediate presence of God in time and space. What is the significance of clouds in the Bible?
Striving for Godliness in the Christian Life — 2 Peter 1
In 2 Peter 1 the apostle addresses a woeful state of affairs: a worldly, lazy, self-indulgent, and ineffective church in which Christians prefer passing pleasures over the godliness true faith demands. Peter tackles it head-to-head.
What If You’re Wrong About What Happens After You Die?
Do you think your good efforts will be good enough for God to let you into heaven? If so, why do you think you’re correct? What’s going to happen if you’re wrong?
10 Quick Tips for Becoming an Excellent Bible Interpreter
The Bible is God’s Word, and we need God’s help to rightly understand it. Here are 10 basic tips for becoming a skilled interpreter of Scripture.
Should We Only Pray to the Father in the Name of Jesus?
As a young Christian I wasn’t sure whether it was right for believers to pray directly to the Son and Spirit or whether they should specifically address the Father. To whom should we pray?
The City of Man: Without God and Without Hope
The city of man is the spiritual kingdom of darkness, for its people have turned away from the light of Jesus and therefore dwell in spiritual darkness. How should Christians interact with unbelievers—people of the city of man—whom they know and love?
What Is Necessary for a Christian to Believe?
The question often arises: “What must a Christian believe to be saved”? Most often the broad evangelical answer is “not much.” What is necessary for a Christian to believe?