The book of James: Active in using prayer
From Jesus comes an example of how to pray. On the mountaintops and in the Garden of Gethsemane, he prayed for strength to do his Father’s will. From Jesus also…
The second Martin
Martin Chemnitz has important lessons for us as we confess God’s truth in our world. “You Protestants have two Martins; if the second had not come, the first would not…
Jesus every day
Six simple ways to bring faith into focus for families every day of the week. Lists of things seem to be the popular way to get people to click on…
Bible study: Rewards of grace
The parable of the talents appears in a section of Scripture where Jesus is describing the end times. Though an exact value of a talent is difficult to calculate with…
The book of James: Active in showing love
A blueprint for living out our life of faith Markings are meaningful. We’ve learned to look for them when making purchases of items like clothing or electrical appliances. Did you…
Jesus is the key
The world might question God’s Word, but Jesus is the reason for our confidence in the Bible. Have you ever gone back to a familiar place, a place you have been…
Bible contradictions?
The cross of Christ helps us reconcile what can seem to be contradictions in the Bible. Critics of the Bible attempt to discredit the Bible with a variety of strategies.…
The book of James: Correctly evaluating riches
A blueprint for living out our life of faith What are our chief concerns in life? Eternal salvation or earthly security? Christ’s righteousness or our own real estate? Peace or…
Bible study: What’s going to happen on the Last Day?
There are many forms of the false teaching called millennialism. Millennium is a Latin word meaning “one thousand years.” The basic teaching is that before Jesus comes on judgment day,…