Articles on Scripture and the Christian Life
Bible studies, explorations of Scripture, and practical writing on prayer, worship, and following Christ.
Understanding the BibleWhat Are the Gospels and Why Are There Four of Them?
Gospel means good news. Here is what each of the four accounts of Jesus sets out to do, why Matthew, Mark, and Luke are grouped together, and why four
The Nature and Character of GodIs God the Same in the Old and New Testaments?
Many readers assume the Old Testament shows an angry God and the New Testament a loving one. This article examines where that idea came from and what
The Nature and Character of GodThe Names of God in the Bible and What They Mean
Elohim, Yahweh, Adonai, El Shaddai and more: what the biblical names for God meant in Hebrew, why the divine name was treated with such care, and how
Christian LivingThe 6 Best Crucifix Necklaces for Daily Wear
A crucifix you actually wear every day has to survive showers, seatbelts and long shifts. Here are six pieces from Christian Art Workshop, compared by
Church History and the Christian TraditionThe Story of Christmas: Origins and Meaning
Christmas combines the biblical nativity accounts with centuries of later custom. The history of December 25 is more contested than the popular explan
Church History and the Christian TraditionThe Protestant Reformation: What Changed and Why
The Reformation of the sixteenth century reshaped Western Christianity and European society. Here is a fair look at its causes, its core ideas, and ho
Prayer and Spiritual DisciplinesHow to Pray: A Simple Guide for Beginners
You do not need special words or a religious vocabulary to pray. This beginner's guide covers a simple structure, how to build a routine, and what to
Christian Living and DiscipleshipWhat Does It Mean to Be a Disciple of Jesus?
The word disciple meant something specific in the ancient world: an apprentice bound to a teacher. Here is what that background reveals about Jesus' c
The Nature and Character of GodWhat Does It Mean That God Is Holy?
Holiness is one of the most-repeated descriptions of God in Scripture and one of the least understood. Here is what the word meant in Hebrew, and what
Core Christian Beliefs and DoctrineWhat Happens After We Die? Heaven, Hell, and Eternity
A survey of what the Bible actually says about the afterlife, the main Christian views of heaven and hell, and why resurrection matters more than most
Bible People and StoriesThe Story of Job and the Problem of Suffering
Job loses everything and demands an answer from God. The book gives him a whirlwind instead. Here is the structure of the story and what it says about
Jesus Christ: Life, Death, and ResurrectionWho Were the Twelve Disciples of Jesus?
Fishermen, a tax collector, a political zealot, and others. Here is who the twelve disciples were, how Jesus called them, what became of them, and wha