Because the biblical story unfolds in real places among real people, archaeology helps us understand the world in which God's saving work took place and, in turn, enriches our reading of Scripture.
07/28/26
The Reformers did not return to the sources because they believed the old was better than the new, nor because antiquity possesses authority simply by virtue of its age. They returned to the sources to recover the language and words that were actually written and spoken, especially those by great teachers and, most importantly, God Himself.
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07/21/26
The certainty of faith is utter assurance because it depends upon nothing of your own. It is entirely trusting that God is a propitious, pardoning God—the God who justifies sinners by forgiving them.
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01/16/18
A heart that wants nothing that is not from God can only occur by the Holy Spirit speaking the Gospel into our hearts.
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01/11/18
But another possible translation for the Greek word we translate as ‘overcome’ and one maybe more consistent with the context is ‘comprehend.’
01/10/18
We are dangerously good at focusing on our exciting, or boring, walk of faith.
01/09/18
When I was a boy, I wanted to be a trashman. Little did I know that I would grow up to need a God who was a trashman.
01/09/18
Yes, but. It's a phrase I find myself repeating often in life. When my husband asks for forgiveness, I too often respond, "I forgive you, but…” and then continue with a list of my grievances.
01/08/18
God knows our need. He knows how it is to raise unruly children. He is very experienced in dealing with rebellion.
01/01/18
“Christ came with no goals when it came to Himself. His only goals entailed us. He didn’t come to be fulfilled, but to give Himself. And He did that for me.”
12/31/17
Jesus tears down every “but” that people try to build between us and God. He died and rose for us, and—not but—He makes Himself our Lord and Savior.
12/28/17
Merry Christmas sinner! Jesus was born for you. He died and rose for you.
12/21/17
Out of the corner of my eye, I can see that simple boy. An orange sky warms the deserted streets with the final glow of safe light.
12/14/17
I bet you have seen this verse pop up in Bible study before.
12/14/17
In the midst of suffering, hate, and sin, Jesus sets a table for soldiers. He feeds the fearful with forgiveness and eternal life.
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