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Advent Sunday Week 4: A King Is Born
Saul and David were kings of Israel, but they both failed to rule perfectly. Only the Shepherd-King, come in the flesh, earned the right to rule forever. Here is the final installment of our 4-part Sunday Advent series.
The Presence and Activity of the Spirit of Christmas
Why was it necessary for the Holy Spirit to be at work in the life and ministry of Christ from the virgin conception to his resurrection from the dead, and how is the Spirit at work in the lives of believers?
Jesus: Truly God and Truly Man for the Rest of Eternity
When Jesus was born in the flesh, he didn’t take on a human nature for just a limited time—for the rest of eternity Jesus will be truly God and truly human. What does this mean?
Advent Sunday Week 3: The Prophet in the Manger
The Christ child, born in a manger, was the perfect prophet—and the good message itself! Here is part 3 of a 4-part Sunday Advent series you can share with your family this Christmas season.
Lessons from Judges: Finding Streams of Blessing When We Fail
Early on in the book of Judges we find three small stories told in great detail: the fall of a pagan king, the faithfulness of a family, and the unfaithfulness of a tribe. What can we learn from these stories to help us in our own struggles?
15 Key Christian Books for Your 2025 Reading List
Kickstart the new year by adding these key books on the Christian faith to your 2025 reading list, and they make great Christmas gifts too!
Pineapples and Biblical Interpretation — What’s the Connection?
The word “pineapple” helps us understand a potential error that can be made when interpreting a Bible passage. What is this error?
Advent Sunday Week 2: A Priestly Child Is Born
The newborn baby laid in the manger wasn’t wearing the well-made, beautiful clothes of a high priest; rather, he was wrapped in cleaning cloths for animals. Jesus didn’t look glorious or important, but his job was the most important in the world.
Jesus Was Conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary — The Apostles' Creed, Article of Faith 3
What is the third article of the Apostles’ Creed stating about Jesus, “who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary”?