In Galatians 5:16–25, Paul contrasts the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. He does so in order to encourage the churches in Galatia to “walk in the Spirit.” The basis of his appeal is the new life they have in Christ by the Spirit (v. 25).…

The world recently witnessed the accession of King Charles III after the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. While we still wait for the coronation ceremony, he officially holds numerous titles in the United Kingdom, the British monarchy, and the Commonwealth. Did you know that the Bible describes the…

One of the beauties of marriage is that it creates something new, something that didn’t exist before. When a man and woman come together in holy matrimony, they leave their former lives and families behind to form a new family. This new indissoluble bond gives them a new identity (husband…

Our main mission here at Olive Tree is to “inspire people to connect with God and study the Bible using technology.” This is why we exist as a company. We exist to help you connect with God by reading and studying the Bible with technology. Pretty simple, right? But have…

Let’s take a deep dive into the section of Scripture that “provides the richest, most detailed model of giving in the NT.” We’ll do so by following the outline and notes for 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15 in the MacArthur Bible Commentary. Paul’s Collection (8:1-9:15) 8:1–9:15 | While this section specifically deals…

Communication in our technology-saturated world is more accessible than it ever has been. It still astounds me that I can connect with nearly anyone around the world in mere seconds with a device that fits in the palm of my hand. The presence of this type of universal and instant…

Which promise in the Bible do you find most precious? Is it Isaiah 41:10, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”? Or Jeremiah…