Because we do not fully understand the significance of the word atonement, we fail to see several great truths of the Bible. There are many words we use in describing the salvation process—sanctification, justification, redemption and atonement. Each of them refer to the same process, but each emphasizes a different aspect of how God’s mercy is shown. Take a look at the…

A familiar event in the life of Jesus has captured my attention recently. Not for its familiarity but for a detail that I had overlooked. That detail has been on my mind. This event is recorded in Mark chapter five and Luke chapter eight. The scene opens with Jesus getting out of a boat as they had crossed the Sea of Galilee.…

“Sir, why did you get married?” Was it “to have sex” or “to have someone to cook and clean for me” or “to have someone to do my laundry” or “to consolidate bills” or “to have more money by combining incomes” or “to be happy and settle down”?  Was there any reason beyond you and your own desires for getting married? If…

As strange as it may seem, the eternal plan that God has had for this world can be summed up in just a few short statements. Just suppose that you were asked to give an overview of this plan, what phrases or words would you choose? With this in mind, let me suggest four eternal truths about God’s plan. Here’s my list.…

Jesus was on His way up to Jerusalem. His path took Him between Galilee and Samaria. This latter place was considered worthless by many, as its inhabitants were mingled half-breed sons of Abraham. As Jesus and His disciples approached yet another small village, there was a group of ten lepers standing at a distance. They did that—stood at a distance. It was…

It is an expression frequently heard on religious television and radio.  All too often the man who is doing the preaching will say something like, “I want you to share with you something that the Lord laid on my heart.”  Of course, it is not just televangelists who say this.  It is a common saying among many religious folks.  I don’t want…

Understanding the nature of inspiration will open doors to deeper understanding as you study the Bible. Consider that when Moses brought the tablets of stone down from Mount Sanai there were no misspelled words on those stones. Every word was chosen by God. Every single letter of every word had been chosen and written by the hand of God. Jesus believed in…

Of all the things God could have had written in the Bible, He chose these things. Those without much affiliation with it consider the message of the “good book” to be little more than, “Do this” and “Don’t do this.” While there is some of that in it, there is so much more. God could have written a book that was just…