When we look at God’s definition of good works in the Bible we find three criteria. What is a good work according to God’s word and what do good works have to do with our salvation?

Years ago a friend criticized me, saying: “Jesus is just a crutch for you.” The longer I have walked in life, the truer this seems to me. In Proverbs 3:5-6, we hear Jesus call us to walk arm in arm with him through every path of life.

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?

There is no necessary correlation between intelligence and morality, or intelligence and wise conduct. A person can be a fool with a very high IQ. Here’s why wisdom is far more valuable than intelligence.

With heartfelt conviction believers want to know God’s will for their lives and how to honor their heavenly Father. So how can we hear from God?

When God speaks, light and galaxies and teaming life burst into existence. And our words, like those of our heavenly Father whose image we bear, have power to them—they can do tremendous harm or good.

It's not all that uncommon to read someone's account of failed biblical counseling efforts. While counselors are, of course, fallible, a counselee needs to have real interest in pursuing gospel-driven, Christ-centered change.

The single most pressing question that I hear is: “How can I know God’s will?” The good news is that the secret of knowing God’s will is right in front of us.

In 1948 the evangelist Billy Graham made a commitment not to travel, meet, or eat alone with a woman other than his wife. Here are 5 biblical reasons why the Billy Graham rule shows wisdom.