Biblical Studies

Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness — Matthew 5:6

Don't seek happiness. Seek righteousness instead. When we hunger and thirst for righteousness, God will satisfy us by grace alone.

Christian Testimonies

A Birthday Letter to My 10 Year Old Daughter

A letter written from a father to his daughter one day after her 10th birthday.

Theology

The Doctrine of Election

What does the Bible say about the doctrine of election? Ten of John Calvin's sermons preached in the 16th century are translated to help us.

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.

Biblical Studies

Adopted into God's Family from Romans 8:15

In an uncertain, divisive world, where can one find security? Paul explains in Romans 8:15–17 what it means to be adopted into God's family.

Biblical Studies

Introduction to the Book of Ruth [Theology 101]

An overview on the book of Ruth including its author and context, its purpose, its content, and its themes.

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

Spectacularly Ordinary — 2 Corinthians 4:7

Using our ordinary weakness, God has placed his gospel treasure in earthen vessels (jars of clay) to elevate Christ and his greatness.

Spiritual Growth

4 Helpful Ways to Discern God's Will

Good decision making and discerning the will of God requires seeking counsel, applying Scripture, evaluating circumstances, and praying.

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.