Spiritual Growth
A Primer on Biblical Literacy
Biblical literacy is an awareness of the diverse composition of the 66 books and a knowledge of the central themes and events found in the Bible.
Pedro Cheung, MTS, MD
Full-time physician and seminary-trained theologian (MTS, Reformed Baptist Seminary) with 30 years walking the Christian faith. Married to Janice with four children. Making theology understandable and actionable.
Theology
The Sabbath As Rest and Hope for the People of God
This is a book review on The Sabbath As Rest by Guy Waters. It is an excellent introductory biblical theology on the Sabbath that I recommend.
Biblical Studies
Blessed Are the Lowly — Matthew 5:5
"Blessed are the lowly, for they shall be comforted." Jesus's beatitude in Matthew 5:5 is the opposite to what many in our world think today.
Biblical Studies
Introduction to the Book of Joshua
An overview on the purpose, structure, and content of the book of Joshua, the first book of the Former Prophets found in the Old Testament.
Church
What the Bible Says About Christian Tithing
This article examines the Bible passages on Christian tithing to identify factors that determine if today's Christians are supposed to tithe.
Biblical Studies
Christian Groaning — Romans 8:23–25
Christian groaning is acknowledging our present suffering, waiting eagerly for our bodily redemption, and living courageous until the final day.
Biblical Studies
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn — Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." This article explain what it means to mourn and what it means to be comforted.
Biblical Studies
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit — Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. This article explains what "blessed" and "poor in spirit" means.
Biblical Studies
Jesus Cleanses the Leper — Matthew 8:2–4
Like the leper Jesus healed, Christians are cleansed for a purpose. To be cleansed by Jesus costs us nothing, but it also costs us everything.
Family
The Heart of Anger
The Heart of Anger was written to help Christian parents understand, correct, and prevent anger in their children in a biblical manner.
Biblical Studies
Paul's Thanksgiving Prayer — Colossians 1:3–14
Paul's opening prayer in Colossians is a model prayer. There are five aspects of Paul's prayer that we can incorporate in our own prayers.
Biblical Studies
Paul's Spiritual Father's Prayer — Colossians 1:3–14
Paul's prayer in Colossians 1 is a model prayer. There are 5 aspects of his prayer we can incorporate, so let's pray like our spiritual father.