Biblical Studies
Was Abram’s Flight to Egypt an Act of Faith? (Genesis 12:10)
Did God allow or forbid Abram to flee to Egypt due to famine? Genesis 12:10 is silent, but other parts of Scripture suggest Abram did sin.
Biblical Studies
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Biblical Studies
God's Sovereign Call to Abraham (Genesis 12:1–9)
Genesis 12 reveals five attributes of God's call to Abraham that preceded faith which leads to obedience, worship, profession, and perseverance.
Biblical Studies
Something Greater Than Jonah Is Here (Jonah 2:10–3:5)
The main purpose of the Jonah story is to show that something greater than Jonah is here. That something is Jesus Christ, the greater Jonah.
Biblical Studies
The Day of Yahweh Is Near (Obadiah 15–17)
Obadiah warns the Israelites that the Day of Yahweh Is Near. It will bring divine justice, divine judgment, and divine salvation. So be prepared.
Biblical Studies
Pauline Authorship of the Pastoral Epistles
This article addresses the arguments against Paul's authorship of the Pastoral Epistles and reviews the evidence that favors the traditional view.
Theology
Immutability of God (Psalm 102:26–28)
Trusting the immutability of God helps us when we feel weak and afflicted. The unchangeable God is our source of confidence and strength.
Biblical Studies
The Sin of Envy — 1 Samuel 18:6–19
The story of Saul and David help Christians identify the precursors, the development, and the manifestations of the sin of envy.
Biblical Studies
Ten Marks of Christian Friendship — 1 Samuel 18:1–5
Jonathan's friendship with David illustrate ten attributes found in Christian friendship which are more perfectly exemplified in Christ Jesus.
Biblical Studies
David and Goliath Part 2: The Battle Is the LORD'S — 1 Samuel 17:31–58
When Yahweh handed David victory over Goliath, we learn that God's servant volunteers, prepares, speaks, prevails, and inspires.
Biblical Studies
David and Goliath Part 1: Dare to Defy God — 1 Samuel 17:1–30
Goliath, the uncircumcised Philistine, defies the living God. David, empowered with God's Spirit, cannot persuade anyone to confront the giant.
Biblical Studies
God's Providence — 1 Samuel 16
One of the most precious truths about God is His providence. In 1 Samuel 16, we see how God's providence can instill fear, comfort, and courage.
Biblical Studies
False Repentance — 1 Samuel 15
Given another chance to obey God by destroying the Amalekites, Saul failed, so Samuel had to complete Saul's task and hack Agag to pieces.