What Can We Learn from Cain and Abel? The First Brothers in the Bible, Cain and Abel, Provide the First Account of Sibling Rivalry The first two people mentioned in the Bible are Adam and Eve. The next two people are their sons, Cain and Abel. It...
Use Technology to Study the Bible We have many tools available to explore the Word of God I love to study the Bible. I often talk about reading and exploring scripture. This may conjure up an image of me sitting in a chair with an open copy of...
We Must Teach Sound Doctrine When we talk to others about God it’s critical we teach sound doctrine Paul writes a letter of instruction to his protégé Titus. In it he devotes a lengthy section instructing Titus about how to teach others. Paul...
What Is God’s Will for Our Life? Many people struggle to ascertain God’s will for them, but the Bible already provides the answers In our post about discovering the will of God, we noted three things he wants us to do: rejoice always, pray...
The Concerns of Martin Luther Martin Luther studied the Bible to see if it supported Church practices As Martin studied the Latin translation of the Bible, he grew worried about the lack of biblical support for the Church’s misuse of indulgences...
The Holy Spirit Lives in Us, But Do We Realize It? God’s Holy Spirit exists in those who follow Jesus Before Jesus leaves this earth to return to his father in heaven he promises his disciples that they will receive the Holy Spirit, the Advocate...
How Can Free Will and Predestination Coexist? We have the right to choose, but God knows our decision Some people insist that God gave us free will to make our own decisions, that we hold our future in our hands. Others claim our future has...
The Turning Point for Martin Luther God used a lightning storm to get Martin Luther’s attention and change his life While studying law and not yet 22, Martin Luther went home for a visit. What he experienced along the way reminds us of...
We Need To Pray For Those In Power Over Us The Bible reminds us to pray for those in authority, which includes our politicians In Paul’s first letter to his protégé Timothy, he adds an important command. We can likewise apply Paul’s wise...
The Bible Unveils Rich Literature to Us The Bible contains epic stories, profound poetry, and a compelling narrative In my continuing series of why I love the Bible, here’s reason number 10. The Bible is classic literature, that transcends the...
