God put the man and the woman in the Garden of Eden to work it and keep it. But they soon succumbed to the temptation of the serpent and disobeyed God's command. The devastating consequences of Adam and Eve's rebellion are not only the cause of

In the Garden of Eden

13 days ago

Genesis 2 tells us about a garden that God planted in the land of Eden, and about the man and woman that he put there to manage it. This particular vocation given to Adam and Eve is a sacred duty, more like a priestly function than an agricultu

The Purpose of Creation

20 days ago

he creation account in Genesis 1 is often suspected of being in conflict with the findings of modern science. Many attempts have been made to make peace between the two. The best way to do that is to see the unique contribution of the creation

Creation: Who, When, How, and Why

27 days ago

God made the world and everything in it. The Trinity was at work in creation, making all visible things out of nothing. God made a beautiful world for us to dwell in, and he made it all for the praise of his glory. The narrative was not intende

The Healthy Church

May 5th, 2024

Christians in a particular church should find that their life together is the most meaningful relationship they have. Because they find their truest identity together in Christ, they can live as whole, healthy people. Whatever their circumstanc

Patient to the End

Apr 28th, 2024

The brevity of life and the allure of prosperity can tempt the Christian to give up faith in the gospel. But we must remain patient, confident in the Lord's return. Those who do not give up will be the most blessed of all as they enter into the

Wealth: Dangers, Warnings, and Stewardship

Apr 21st, 2024

Being rich is not wrong in itself. But pursuing riches at the expense of others, or at all cost, will come with a price. Giving oneself to the love of riches comes at the expense of an eternal treasure. Riches come with a warning to heed, but a

What Is Your Life?: Humility, Brevity, Obedience

Apr 14th, 2024

Fighting for Humility

Apr 7th, 2024

The people of God ought to be known by the blessing they bring to the world. Something is seriously wrong, then, when Christians engage in heated quarrels among themselves. God's grace is able to put out these fires, and is available to all thr

Why Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead?

Mar 31st, 2024

When the women came to the tomb where Jesus had been buried, they were surprised to find that his body was not there. Even more surprising was their discovery that Jesus had risen from the dead. From now on, all those who believe in Jesus would

Wisdom from Above

Mar 24th, 2024

Just as God has made himself known in the world through Jesus, so the people of God are to be known in the world as those who live by God's wisdom. Rejecting the wisdom that is ubiquitous in a fallen world, Christians receive from God a superna

The Taming of the Tongue

Mar 17th, 2024

Everyone knows how destructive our words can be and how difficult it is to control what comes out of our mouths. Christians know how serious this issue is because the power of our words is a feature of our humanness. Failure to control our tong

Real Faith

Mar 10th, 2024

No one can be saved apart from faith. But neither can anyone be saved by faith apart from works. Saving faith and righteous works belong together because the Christian religion is about believing God's promise to bring about a new creation of l

No Partiality

Mar 3rd, 2024

Partiality is incompatible with faith. Favoritism means we doubt the faithfulness of Jesus. It is absurd to practice partiality among believers. God who is rich in mercy became poor for us so that we may receive mercy and become rich in Christ.

Real Religion

Feb 25th, 2024

The Christian faith is meant to be enacted. Christians who profess faith in Jesus but do not live out that faith are deceived and do not know the gospel. Whatever value such a faith may give to them, it is ultimately worthless and offers no ho

Counting Our Trials as Joy in the Kingdom‌

Feb 18th, 2024

Christians face trials all the time, and James sets out to help his audience endure these “tests of faith.” The kingdom of God offers us a single-minded perspective that can quiet our hearts and give stability to our lives. The pursuit of kingd

Setting the Stage for the Study of James

Feb 11th, 2024

The book of James is loved by many Christians because of its practical teaching and vivid illustrations. But as with all the works of Scripture, we should pay attention to who wrote this book and to whom he wrote it. The practical teaching of J

Made for One Another

Feb 4th, 2024

After the Fall, harmony was broken, damaging the God-bestowed dignity and honor in all relationships, most acutely in that of men and women, husbands and wives. Singles are marginalized; the married live without transparency; sex, once a gift,

Male and Female He Created Them

Jan 28th, 2024

When God created human beings in his image, he purposefully made them male and female. Although we were made to be partners together, ruling and reigning together over God’s creation, sin has caused frequent division between men and women. The

The New Humanity in Christ

Jan 21st, 2024

Sin dehumanizes us. In taking away our sin, Jesus came to redeem us from the slavery of sin and restore our hope of glory once more. As we follow Jesus, putting away the old, sinful self, we begin to experience a new way of being human that tra

Crowned with Glory and Honor

Jan 14th, 2024

The majesty of God is on display for all to see in his creation. But his creation is not a finished project. God intends for his majesty to continue to be revealed through his image bearers who are tasked with advancing God's creation project.

Disciple Makers of the Nations

Jan 7th, 2024

Remember Jesus Christ

Dec 31st, 2023

The Christian faith tells a story about how the world is meant to be, and in the resurrection we find the power that will make it so. The Christian can now endure any challenge, knowing that the power we proclaim cannot be stopped by any opposi

Where Did Jesus Come From?

Dec 24th, 2023

Jesus was a controversial figure in his own day. Today, there is probably more confusion about him than controversy. Just who was Jesus? You can know a lot about him when you consider where he was from.

I Will Wait for the God of My Salvation

Dec 17th, 2023

In spite of his grace to them, God's people often rebel against him and turn to the vain promises of other gods. The results of such rebellion are the devastations that plague the world to this day. But those who will repent, trusting in God al