This word is derived from a Greek term meaning “separated.” (a) “Saint” refers to an ordinary member of Christ’s church who has submitted to gospel obedience (Phil. 1:1; 4:21; 2 Thes. 1:10). (b) A ...

Christ is our attorney, pleading our case before the Father. What a thrilling concept!

Peter’s second letter is a caustic warning regarding false teachers who are promoting “destructive heresies” (2:1). The false teaching concerns the nature of Christ, sensual indulgence, the coming ...

Luke wrote the Book of Acts. He addressed it to Theophilus, a Gentile Christian official. 

The aim of the narrative is to record the establishment of the church of Christ on the day of Pentecost (...

The conditions of the first century world attest to the wonderful planning of God.

“Fellowship” translates the Greek koinonia, meaning “participation, association, sharing.” Fellowship exists on two levels — the vertical (the Christian’s relationship with God) and the horizontal...

This is a specific time determined by God for the vindication of divine operation. Acts 17:31 is a very comprehensive passage in this regard: (a) A day of judgment has been “appointed.” (b) The ent...

The term “slave” (Grk. doulos) is used in the Bible in both a literal and a figurative sense. (a) Literal slaves were common in the ancient world. A person could be purchased as a slave, become a s...

The word “providence,” is not used explicitly of divine activity in the Scriptures, though the concept is apparent in both Testaments. The word basically means “foresight.” Theologically, it has be...

During his trial before Pilate, Christ boldly confirmed that he was a king, but that his followers did not fight—a bold claim since hours earlier one of his disciples attempted to decapitate a government official. Why, then, was this one little statement by Christ not exploited by his enemies?

One of the first forms of logical reasoning that children learn is the significance of the particle, “if.” Unfortunately, many forget the meaning of the term in adulthood — especially in religious matters.

The term “last” is applied to several different things in the New Testament. There are valuable lessons for you to think about embedded in these descriptions.

The Flood, recorded in Genesis 6-8, was the most widespread disaster ever to affect this planet. Waters from the atmosphere above and from chasms beneath the earth inundated the entire globe (Gen. ...

John 3:16 is often called the “golden text” of the Bible. Many hold this passage very dear. Tragically, the text is more often than not misunderstood. In this study, we take a close look at this amazing passage.

Is there a contradiction between Daniel and Luke as to who is in control of the kingdoms of men?

Evolutionists claim the earth is much older than mankind. What is the Lord’s position on that topic?

Church historians agree that many changes in faith and practice occurred over the last two thousand years, with many negative consequences. Is this religious mindset still affecting the followers of Christ today?

The Greek word eirene (“peace”) may derive from an original term meaning, “to weave together.” This is a very significant Bible word. (a) There is a peace to be sought with God. Sin has separated m...

Is it possible to rediscover the church of the New Testament in today’s world? Many sincere people have never considered this possibility. But is it possible?

The family of man is one, and the Bible was right about this issue 2000 years ago!