Category Archives: Bible

You know that you have been taught, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” But I tell you not to try to get even with a person who has done something to you. When someone slaps … Continue reading →

I have loved you, just as my Father has loved me. So remain faithful to my love for you. If you obey me, I will keep loving you, just as my Father keeps loving me, because I have obeyed him. … Continue reading →

But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” He said, “I will be with you; and this shall be the sign for you that it is I … Continue reading →

Thus says the LORD, “Where is the certificate of divorce By which I have sent your mother away? Or to whom of My creditors did I sell you? Behold, you were sold for your iniquities, And for your transgressions your … Continue reading →

We doubt God, we doubt ourselves, we doubt our friends and family. But faith dwells in the shadow of doubt. The author of Hebrews wrote, “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews … Continue reading →

To have a full understanding of the wisdom literature, poetry, and prophets of the Old Testament, it is necessary to have a thorough knowledge of the Law of Moses: Genesis through Deuteronomy, and especially Deuteronomy. It is these five books … Continue reading →

Some of my thoughts about the Devil are as follows: The apostle James comments that demons believe in one God “and tremble’ (James 2:19). One obvious thing about Satan, therefore, is that he is not an atheist. He knows there … Continue reading →

The church is described in Ephesians 4:11-16 as comprising individuals who have spiritual gifts. The members are appointed by Christ to specific service in keeping with the gifts they’ve been given. The body is a living organism, united forever with … Continue reading →

I get interesting questions from time to time. One emailer asked about Psalm 41 and how to make sense of it if it’s a messianic psalm. This was my response: It is true that Psalm 41:9 is quoted in John … Continue reading →

The word “gospel” is an old English word that simply means “good news.” The content of the good news is that Jesus died for our sins, freeing us from bondage and the consequence of our sins and reconciling us to … Continue reading →