Teacher. Moral example. Good person. These are common modern descriptions of Jesus, but we need to ask, what did Jesus say about Himself? Although we may attempt to soften Jesus’ words or change His identity to be that of a mere teacher, if we take the New Testament seriously, we see that Jesus claimed to be God.
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How do we memorialize the works of God? Joshua 4 teaches us to set up ebenezers—physical reminders that help us recalibrate our lives and honor God.
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Rahab—often known as “Rahab the harlot”—did not know much about the Lord God. But she took what little she knew and responded in faith to God.
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We are all in need of a heart transplant—everyone has fallen short of the glory of God. But Jesus Christ has justified us through His own righteousness.
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The book of Romans balances theology with practice, presenting the problem of sin, the beauty of salvation, and the transformed Christian life.
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Our salvation is a work of the Triune God: the work of the Father, Son, and Spirit. Ephesians 1:3–14 is a single sentence praising Him for this work.
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Acts 24 continues the story of Paul on trial. The Jews used flattery to accuse him, but Paul used facts. He was on trial for his faith in the resurrection.
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What was the purpose of the Law, and how were Old Testament believers saved? The Law points to our need for grace before a holy God, and the foundation of salvation has always been Christ.
Read MoreActs 21 and 22 show how Paul found common ground without compromising his convictions, enabling him to reach numerous people with the gospel.
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What does it mean to fear the Lord? More than that, how do we delight in fearing Him?
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