ARTICLES
Category: Faith
Q & A: Are There Limits to Male Headship?
Theologian R. Scott Clark explains why the principle of headship in the church must be applied and exercised carefully.
Wisdom Versus Law—What’s the Difference?
It may be lawful, but is it wise? What is the difference between law and wisdom in the Bible and how are they related to each other?
A Doctor for Sinners — Mark 2:15-17
In Mark 2:15-17 the scribes criticize Jesus for hanging out with immoral people. Why does Jesus claim the “doctor exception” to the moral principle the scribes accuse him of not following?
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?
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)?