There are times when the Bible seems to contradict itself about whether we are punished for our parents’ sin—sometimes even in the same book. For instance, the second commandment forbids…
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What Is Christian Fellowship?
I’ve always found fellowship to be an interesting word. While it does occur outside of Christian circles—for example, in academia or among fans of The Lord of the Rings—you are…
July Book Sale
As summer draws to a close, stock your library with discounted resources for every age and stage of the Christian life. This week only, save up to 50% on more…
Who Was Deborah?
Deborah was a prophetess and judge whom we could call the Joan of Arc of the Old Testament. She was a woman who, in an hour of extreme emergency and…
Who Was Timothy?
The Apostle Paul had many coworkers and close companions. But most likely Paul’s closest companion was Timothy. Timothy is prominent in Paul’s ministry and letters. In six of Paul’s thirteen…
How Should I Deal with Loneliness?
Loneliness is no respecter of persons. It can strike young and old, married and unmarried, male and female, rich and poor, extrovert and introvert. For some, loneliness may result from…
2027 Winter Conference at Reformation Bible College: The Cross of Christ
To a lost world, the cross of Jesus Christ is an offense. But for Christians, the cross reveals the power and love of God in rescuing sinners from judgment and…
Who Was Mary Slessor?
There is something about Mary Slessor that has turned her into a legend. By the time she died, she was as well-known as one of her role models, David Livingstone.…
The Sovereign God of Blessing and Calamity
If God is God, then He is sovereign over all things. I have frequently taught a seminary course on the theology of the Westminster Confession of Faith. The third chapter…
Who Was Stephen?
There is a temptation to assume that the people who receive the most attention in Scripture must be the most significant. Yet Stephen reminds us that significance in God’s kingdom…