To understand the meaning of Psalm 23, let’s look at David’s short, memorable, and profound song.     The meaning of Psalm 23 pictures God...

      Disappointment in God? We’ve all been there. After all, you earnestly pray for something, and it doesn’t happen. In light of whatever...

How can renewing your mind help you overcome emotional problems and negative thinking?     Let me back up and ask you a question. Are...

Inspiration of the Bible is a unique concept among the world’s holy or wisdom books. But what is it, and why is it so important?...

Fact 1: Definition of the Tribulation The “Tribulation” is an often talked about but seldom understood end-time event. The study of end times is called...

Question 1: What is the Rapture of the Church? The rapture of the Church is an end-time event. Jesus will instantly take his Church (both...

Jesus' Second Coming is one of Christianity's essential doctrines (i.e., fundamentals). But even though it is the most exciting future event for every Christian, there...

Is there life after death? Have you ever wondered, “What happens after we physically die?” Why do I ask? Because every human dies, including you!...

Bible study is the most fun, profitable, and valuable thing you can do, especially if you know what you are doing! Every Christain should know...

  Jesus’ ascension refers to his return to heaven forty days after his resurrection. This Christian essential belief has many significant theological implications. These implications mostly...

When the centurion, who was standing right in front of him, saw the way he breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the...

  Jesus’ resurrection is the basis for Christianity (1 Corinthians 15:1-6). Celebrated at Easter, it is the most important miracle of all time. Jesus’ resurrection...

1. What Does Substitutionary Atonement Mean? As far as academic phrases go, substitutionary atonement can be intimidating! But this phrase shouldn't be avoided. Why? Because...

What does the phrase “deity of Jesus” mean? That’s the focus of this article. To get started, we need to know that “deity” refers to...

What is the Trinity? While not a typical conversation starter, this question is one of the most important we can ask in life. Why? Famous...

What does the Bible say about money and figuring out your faith and finances? Actually, a lot. Money is one of the most mentioned topics...

  How can an all-good and all-powerful God and evil coexist? Few issues strike at the heart of Christianity like this one. The question leads...

  After reading the two previous blogs, do you have questions about God? Answering challenging questions about God (i.e., apologetics) is one of my favorite...

If I ask you, “What are God’s attributes?” You might reasonably respond, “Huh?” In other words, if someone were to ask, “Describe God to me,”...

The essential doctrines of Christianity are core beliefs held by all Christians. They are the 14 basic principles that define Christianity and bind all believers...

“Every knee shall bow” is a phrase found three times in the Bible. Firstly, in Isaiah 45:23 Secondly, in Romans 14:11 Thirdly, in Philippians 2:10...

The Christmas story is one of the most phenomenal stories in history! And there is good news. The visits from angels, a guiding star, and...

What in the world are “haughty eyes?!” We may be familiar with other descriptions for eyes. For example, eyes can be bright, blue, brown, beady,...

1. What’s the Definition of Shekinah Glory? What is "Shekinah glory?" The word "shekinah" is not in the Bible. So, why is it so important?  Before...

“You have not, because you ask not” (James 4:2, Douay-Rheims Bible) is an often misunderstood and sometimes misapplied Bible verse in many Christian’s lives.  If...

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds” (James 1:2).  What?! How is it possible to be joyful in the...

Suffering means bearing pain, inconvenience, loss, or injury. And everyone, including Christians, will suffer at some point in their lives.  Suffering comes for many reasons,...

Christian forgiveness. How often do you feel you need to ask someone else's forgiveness? Probably not often.  On the other hand, how often do you nurture...

Chronic loneliness is one of the most painful emotions a human can experience. In fact, it has been called an epidemic.   And popularity and fame...

Envy and jealousy are sins that are everywhere. And being in our media-saturated world certainly contributes to them.  Social media makes us constantly compare ourselves...

Defeating depression can be tough, especially for a Christian. Without a doubt, life is challenging. And nearly everyone will feel depressed at some time in...

Spiritual discernment is knowing God’s will in particular circumstances.  As an adult Christian, you have already faced significant decisions in your life. And you probably...

Everyone experiences anxiety at some time in their lives. But anxiety can be either healthy or unhealthy.    What is Healthy Anxiety? How did you...

The "armor of God" is Paul's metaphor for a Roman soldier's battle apparel (Eph. 6:10-17), helping Christians overcome trials. The Armor and Corresponding Means to...

Do you struggle with anger?  Are you hypercritical of others? And you are irritated all the time? Do you feel that living in such a divisive...

As a new Christian, you are excited about sharing the gospel (evangelism). You want others to know about the “good news” you've found. And you...

As a Christian, you want to culturally engage non-Christians. Some people may have pushed back. They may have told you that Christianity has no place in...

How are we supposed to do Christian cultural engagement?  In a secular society that feels divisive and unfriendly, how can we show others that Jesus...

A desire to memorize Scripture isn’t a high priority among many Christians. And the problem appears epidemic among young adult believers. Why is that?   ...

What do you want in your mind? Scripture memorization embeds God’s truth into your mind. Consequently, we have eternal truths always available to us. We...

Christian apologetics is a crucial discipline for the believer. It is also known as pre-evangelism. But the name “apologetics” can be confusing. To clarify, we...

“Christian salvation,” “justification,” “sanctification,” and “glorification”… what do they all mean?  For most new and young Christians, these terms are unfamiliar. At least they were...

What is a Discipleship Training?  Discipleship training teaches a person to be a follower of Jesus. Training to be a disciple of Jesus begins as...

Is the Trinity in the Bible? What does the Bible actually show us about who God is? How can we explain the Trinity to people...

Here is something you never know before, early Christian creeds prove Jesus' death, resurrection, and post-resurrection appearances! You may be asking, "Huh?" or "What?" Now...

Maybe it’s a question you’ve never really thought about. But the answer to the question, “Why did Jesus have to die?” is the actual reason...

That afternoon, I sat at the kitchen table and wept. In a season where everything in my life had changed in a short amount of...

Understanding the Trinity can be challenging and confusing. Why? Because our triune God is eternal and infinite, and we are finite. How can we ever...

What is the Resurrection? The resurrection of Jesus is the most crucial moment in history. So why do so many people think that it didn't...

There have been arguments against the resurrection since it occurred. However, none of them have any merit. Every one of them has been demolished. And...

How do we prove theism is true? Can this be done? Or is a belief in God just based on our feelings or how we...

Theism is just one of seven worldviews. And our culture has people who believe in all of them. As a result, some people think their...

How can we prove Christianity is the only correct worldview? First, Christianity is a theistic worldview. Theism is one of seven worldviews. And a theistic...

A Christian worldview is an all-encompassing view or reality. In fact, every human has a worldview or way they perceive the world and events around...

The New Testament is the revelation of Jesus. It provides:  Evidence of Christ's fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy Information on his birth, sinless life, teachings,...

Christian truth claims are the foundation of our worldview. These truths have specific characteristics. When Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and...

Do you believe that Jesus is superior to every other leader of a world religion? Understand me. In general, the founders of other religions made...

A worldview is the way we interpret the world around us. Every day we face new and challenging information, ideas, and questions. Do you ever...

Cultural engagement for Christians is not an option. Christians must daily engage in the surrounding culture. But how we engage culturally is our choice. We...

Evangelism is sharing the gospel or good news of Jesus Christ. But not everything is good news. There is some bad news mixed in. For...

Evangelism is sharing the gospel. The “gospel” means “good news.” So how can there be any “bad news” when sharing it?     This blog...

In the previous article, I promised you victory over your habitual sins. I overviewed our series and explained the three sources of habitual sins. Three...

Habitual sins are problems for almost everyone. Perhaps even you! Maybe you are struggling with habitual sin and feel helpless and hopeless. Don't despair! In...

Studying the Bible is critical for an intimate relationship with God. And that is something you want more than anything. However, you may have already...

A “spiritual discipline” is a devotional and physical activity. There are many spiritual disciplines. But we will focus on seven of the most common. These...

Every new and young Christian needs a mentor. In other words, mature believers help them become more like Jesus (Rom. 8:28-29). Being discipled should be...

What Is Salvation? Salvation is a way to describe a right relationship with God. Salvation includes three stages:  First, having our sins forgiven and becoming...

Reading the Bible is the place to begin to learn about Christianity. And as you understand God’s word, you will Be more intimate with God...

What Is Prayer? One of the most astonishing activities in the Christian spiritual life is prayer. The simplest definition of prayer, for example, is communicating...

Is Christian cultural engagement worth all the challenges? As Christians, we are to live out our faith in every area of our lives. But we...

If you have been a Christian for a while, you know that engaging culturally in our society can be challenging. As a result, you are...

If you have put your faith in Jesus, you are a Christian disciple! Obviously, you are thrilled by that news, but what exactly does that...

Undoubtedly, Dr. Bruce R. Ashford is correct that Christians should be culturally engaged. In fact, we cannot avoid interacting with the world around us. Let's consider...

Christian apologetics is one of our greatest privileges. But what is apologetics or pre-evangelism? There are six facts that every Christian should know when it...

Interpreting Scripture is critical for every Christian. To begin with, the academic name for accurately interpreting Scripture is “exegesis.” For the purpose of making exegesis...

This brief survey of the Bible will introduce you to the most important book in the world. It will undoubtedly become your most prized possession...

  What is a Christian apologist? Their apologetic (pre-evangelism) “defends” Christianity against criticism (1 Pet. 3:15). Additionally, it gives reasons to believe  Christianity is the only...

How is your spiritual life? Did you even know that you have a spiritual life? Maybe not and that's ok. But if  you are a...

  If you love God’s word, you will want to understand the New Testament genres. But what are the four New Testament genres? Moreover, why are...

So you want to know about Old Testament genres? Maybe you are a new or young Christian and don’t even know what a genre is...