Sometimes we might read the word “mystery” in the New Testament and think that it is something cloaked, cryptic and cannot be understood.  Such is FAR from the truth.  In fact, when we read the word “mystery” in Ephesians 3, it is clearly something that is understandable.  Let’s consider together—what is “the mystery of Christ”? The word “mystery” is found a couple…

God rescued His people from Egypt.  When Pharaoh refused to let them go, God delivered a series of disasters to loosen his grip. When Pharaoh sent soldiers to recapture the people, God tore a sea in half to provide a way of escape. When these soldiers pursued the people through this same passage, God covered Pharaoh’s army with water. The Red Sea…

There are some amazing things that we read about Jesus in the Bible.  It is absolutely amazing to read about His fulfillment of over 300 specific Old Testament prophecies (many of which were completely out of His hands regarding fulfillment).  It is amazing to read about the miracles that He performed.  It is amazing to read of those occasions when He knew…

If you were asked to give a simple answer to the question about the secret of happiness on this earth, what would you say? The best response might be found in an acronym which has been around for decades. It deserves to be repeated because some may have forgotten it; others who have not grown up in the church may have never…

Jesus spoke of hell. Luke writes about a rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31). In this narrative, the rich man lived a very different life than the beggar Lazarus. As all things go, they both die. The rich man goes into torment and Lazarus to the “bosom of Abraham.” The rich man wanted reprieve, but he wouldn’t find any. “And he cried out…

I am thankful that I took Greek in college.  Sometimes you learn things in school that you never use again, but having an understanding of the Greek language has been a valuable tool to me in Bible research and study.  I certainly do not (and cannot) go as deeply into the language as others, but there are some Biblical truths that can…

To translate the words spoken or written in one language into another language is difficult. It may be because there are no specific words in the second language which fully represent the precise meaning of the words in the first text. Or it may be because the number of tenses in the first language is different from the number in the second.…

We continue the idea of the magazine quiz. What can these questions reveal about my love and devotion to God? You are probably not taking this quiz with a group of friends. However, each of us should take a moment to evaluate our commitment to God. Quiz, how do I know I really love God? 6. Do I seek to please Him?…