The Ultimate Theophany
The topic of theophanies is often neglected in biblical and theological studies, though it is very important. Theophanies are instances of divine self-revelation in which God manifests himself to humans. […]
The Theme Throughout The Entire Bible
“Salvation belongs to the LORD!” Psalm 3:8, Jonah 2:9 This theme is repeated throughout the entire Bible: salvation belongs to the Lord. In the Old Testament, we see that God is always saving […]
Grace All The Way
There is a damaging idea floating around that says, “God saved you, now what are you going to do for him?” This is a recipe for failure. If you come […]
God’s Relentless And Steadfast Love
“Save me in your steadfast love!” Psalm 31:16 The Bible is a story of God’s undeserved, gracious, and generous love. God is under no obligation to rescue us, but he chooses […]
How Grace Motivates
Many leaders have it all wrong. Rather than trying to motivate the people they lead, they just need to stop demotivating them. This is crucial for leaders to learn, or else […]
What’s “Good” About Good Friday?
Why do we call Good Friday “good,” when it is a such dark and bleak event commemorating a day of suffering and death for Jesus? For Christians, Good Friday is a crucial […]
What Is The Gospel?
Christian theology is about the gospel, which is focused on who Jesus is and what he said and did. Jesus is the hero of history and the centerpiece of the […]
4 Quick Questions About Studying The Bible
BIBLE STUDY MAGAZINE: WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL BIBLE STUDY METHOD? Justin Holcomb: I prefer to go through the books consecutively, which helps me focus on the message of each book. […]
Reconciled & On Mission
Being “on mission” is not just about running out there and talking a lot about Jesus—God’s mission and ministry is one of reconciliation. In 2 Corinthians 5, the Apostle Paul […]
Now & Not Yet
The Old Testament prophets looked forward to the Day of the Lord—a divine visitation to purge the world of sin and evil and to establish God’s perfect reign on the […]