What can we learn from Paul’s emotional and relational appeal to the churches in Galatia? Here’s how Scot McKnight poses the question in his commentary on Galatians in the NIV Application Commentary. “What can we learn about pastoring, or caring for the spiritual welfare of others, from Paul’s own example?”…

Luke records Jesus’ first sermon in his hometown of Nazareth in 4:14­­–30. While Jesus clearly taught in the surrounding area to much acclaim, the response of those in his hometown was different. His words initially sparked amazement, but that amazement soon turned into a murderous rage. What did he say…

Did you know that both the book of Genesis and the Gospel of John start with the same three words? They both start with “In the beginning . . .” I recently started a Bible reading plan by reading Genesis and the Gospel of John. This made the parallels between…

Ephesians is probably one of the best books in the Bible for explaining the eternal purpose of God. We may even describe it as a summary of God’s eternal purpose. Let’s look at how the NIV Study Bible summarizes the theological message of Ephesians. This will help us get a…

Now that God has established his rule in Christ, what does he intend for those under his rule? He intends for the subjects of his rule to conform to the standards of his rule, to live out the character and quality of his kingdom. We get a glimpse of what…

How can sinners draw near to the living and true God? How can those who have dirty hands and hearts enter into his presence? The author of Hebrews asserts that not only can sinners draw near to God, but they must do so if they are to avoid God’s judgment.…