In-depth biblical studies and guides on angels, commandments, and Christian spiritual living. (14 biblical studies)
When we think of angels, it is easy to picture humanlike figures with white wings, peaceful faces, glowing halos, and an almost delicate appearance. That image has been deeply shaped by art, popular culture, and many ...
Read full study →A church anniversary is more than a date on the calendar. It is an opportunity to remember God's faithfulness, give thanks for the people who have helped shape the community, and renew the congregation's commitment to...
Read full study →The Christian Bible is made up of two major collections of writings: the Old Testament and the New Testament. At first glance, they may appear to be two separate blocks divided by centuries of history, different langu...
Read full study →The Bible speaks about demons, unclean spirits, Satan, and other spiritual forces associated with evil. Yet it also leaves many questions unanswered. Over the centuries, Christian tradition, literature, art, and popul...
Read full study →The story of David and Goliath is one of the best-known narratives in the Bible. In 1 Samuel 17, a young David confronts the Philistine warrior Goliath, a man of extraordinary size, heavily armed and feared by the ent...
Read full study →Vaping has become a common practice, especially among teenagers and young adults. It is now so familiar that many people no longer view it with the same concern as traditional cigarette smoking. For a Christian, howev...
Read full study →The seven deadly sins are part of an ancient Christian tradition used to reflect on inner attitudes that can disrupt spiritual life and give rise to other harmful behaviors. The traditional list includes pride, greed,...
Read full study →The Bible contains many stories centered on women. Some are widely known, while others appear for only a few lines, yet many play decisive roles within the biblical narrative. There are mothers, wives, widows, queens,...
Read full study →A new month can become an opportunity to pause, give thanks, evaluate what has passed, and direct our attention toward God again. Not because a change on the calendar has special spiritual power, but because new begin...
Read full study →People often speak about "good luck" when they want something to go well: a job interview, an exam, a new opportunity, a project, a trip, or an important decision. The expression is common, but from a Christian perspe...
Read full study →Psalm 45 contains one of the most striking royal portraits in the book of Psalms. In its second verse, the poet addresses the king with words of admiration: his beauty is praised, grace is said to be poured upon his l...
Read full study →What “The LORD is my shepherd” means, who wrote Psalm 23, what the rod and staff are, and why it is read at funerals. With the full text of the psalm.
Read full study →Who wrote Psalm 91, what each verse means, what it really promises, and why it is not a good-luck charm. With the full text of the psalm.
Read full study →The phrase "the Seven Spirits of God" appears several times in the book of Revelation and has raised questions for centuries. Does the Bible teach that there are seven different divine spirits?
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