We often think of the Nativity as the “first Christmas.” But was it? It depends upon what is meant by the word Christmas. If we mean the birthday of Christ, then no other day is the first … [Read More...] about Why Do We Celebrate Christmas on December 25?
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Christmas Bible Study: 5 Promises to Build Your Faith
The story of Jesus’ birth is awe-inspiring from beginning to end. As we would expect, there are angels, dreams, kings, prophecies, gifts, and the glory of God shining down. But we also find an … [Read More...] about Christmas Bible Study: 5 Promises to Build Your Faith
Why Was Jesus Born in Bethlehem?
Bethlehem played host to the Nativity, an event that the world hardly noticed, yet changed the destiny of every human creature. As Ralph W. Sockman once phrased it, “The hinge of history is on the … [Read More...] about Why Was Jesus Born in Bethlehem?
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In Everything Give Thanks
If you enjoy seeing science validate the teachings of Scripture, search for “health benefits of gratitude” on the Internet. Links to study after study will appear, describing the health … [Read More...] about In Everything Give Thanks
The Book of Revelation Explained
The last book in the Bible is one of the most misunderstood. Because of its complexity, some Christians avoid Revelation, leaving the weightier matters of end-time prophecy for Bible scholars and … [Read More...] about The Book of Revelation Explained
6 Benefits of Studying Bible Prophecy
Someone once said that Christians treat the book of Revelation like the priest and the Levite treated the wounded man in the parable of the Good Samaritan. They pass by it on the other side. Some … [Read More...] about 6 Benefits of Studying Bible Prophecy
Living the Golden Rule in a Tarnished Culture
Something is changing in the Western world. Increasingly, police departments find themselves disparaged and defunded. Politicians curb law enforcement budgets, and prosecutors release criminals who … [Read More...] about Living the Golden Rule in a Tarnished Culture
What Are the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
In the Olivet Discourse, Jesus explained that a surge of false prophets, wars, famines, and diseases would indicate the end of the world is drawing near. A cursory look around our globe suggests these … [Read More...] about What Are the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
How to Spot a False Prophet
Over the centuries since Christ’s death and resurrection, countless impostors have pretended to be the Messiah or claimed to know details about the future they could not possibly know. While false … [Read More...] about How to Spot a False Prophet
Is It Ever Okay to Lie? Advice for Christians
White lies. Minor indiscretions. Misinformation. Fabrications. Distortion. Our culture has invented an entire vocabulary to blunt the stigma of deception. Sometimes we convince ourselves a little … [Read More...] about Is It Ever Okay to Lie? Advice for Christians