Satanology 101 (Part 1)
Who is Satan? A red figure with a pointed tail and horns? An evil ‘force’ or ‘principle’ that exists in the world? Fortunately, we aren’t left in the dark. The Bible gives many details about this mysterious being.
Timothy Talks: A Completed Canon
How did we get the New Testament? Where are the original manuscripts? How do we know which books are part of the New Testament? We discuss these topics and more in today’s episode of Timothy Talks.
Why Is the Bible so Hard to Understand?
Why is the Bible so hard to understand? If you’ve wondered this, you’re not alone. Here are some of the most difficult aspects of reading the Bible, as well as solutions to the problem. Bible Reading Challenges Without doubt, there…
10 Tips to Boost Your Bible Reading
1 – Make it a habit. The single most important step you can take to grow spiritually is to commit to daily Bible reading. Don’t commit for a day, a week, or a month – commit for life! If you…
The Power of God’s Word: An Interview with Emeal Zwayne
For several years, my family has been involved in the National Bible Bee, an organization that helps families to memorize the Word of God. Last weekend, at the National Bible Bee finals, I had the opportunity to interview Emeal ‘E.Z.’…
An Introduction to Psalm 119
The 119th Psalm is probably my favorite section of Scripture. Over the years, I have spent hundreds of hours poring over its contents. It is a Psalm that, as Matthew Henry would say, will either ‘warm’ a man’s love to…
John Owen’s Approach to Contrary Views
In this selection from John Owen (1616-1683), the Puritan theologian describes how he approached theological viewpoints different to his own. While this example uses the question of church governance (‘presbyterian’ versus ‘independent’), Owen’s approach is useful whenever we find ourselves…
Our Heavenly Hope: A Meditation from Colossians
“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For…
Intellectual Superiority in the Christian Life
Does Christianity entitle us to some sort of intellectual superiority over others? Some Christians seem to think so. They demonstrate a haughty approach to the unsaved world, but the early church demonstrated a very different approach. Consider the following five…
Three (Practical) Reasons to Read Those (Boring) Genealogies
Let’s be honest. The genealogies, chronologies, and geographies recorded in the Bible are less than practical and worse than boring for most people. Yes, all Scripture may be “breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction,…
