Context Is King
The meaning of any Scripture will be consistent with what comes before and after it. Words in the Bible, as in other literature, convey meaning according to rules of grammar. Since a sentence is...
Christianity as Seen in the New Testament
Christianity, as it came from the mind of God, is clearly set forth in the New Testament.
The four gospel records—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—give us the account of the earthly life of Christ and...
John’s Seven Signs
The book of John focuses on seven of Jesus’ miracles, and a careful study of each can provide us with principles of encouragement.
Disappointments? Remember when Jesus addressed an embarrassing moment, turning the water into...
Born in the House of Bread
Christ was born in Bethlehem. The literal meaning for the name Bethlehem is "The House of Bread."
Jesus was not born in the house of royalty, or the house of riches, or the house of...
What New Testament passage gives Christians permission to eat pork and other foods formerly...
While the Jews were subject to various food laws, forbidding to eat several types of food (e.g. pork), the Christian is under no such restriction today.
Facts Every Person Needs to Know About Jesus
Some who consider themselves to be Christians are not really sure just what they believe about Jesus. To follow Jesus is a serious undertaking. To decide to be His disciple requires that one know...