Digging In: Biblical Words for Love

Digging In: Biblical Words for Love

One of the wonderful things about the Bible is that its language is rich, full of meaning that often goes even deeper when you study it in its original languages. Although English translations offer a very close approximation of what’s written (and are translated with...
Who was “Most Excellent Theophilus?”

Who was “Most Excellent Theophilus?”

The book of Luke is unique in several ways. It’s the only gospel followed by a “sequel” (the book of Acts), and it begins with a unique greeting that tells the reader what the gospel is about…and why it was written: “Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the...
The Importance of Rest

The Importance of Rest

Have you ever taken a moment to think about rest? It might sound like an odd suggestion, but taking a moment to consider the way you view rest—and the way that God sees it—could be life-changing! We live in a very production-oriented culture. Although it may not be...
Five Questions about Heaven

Five Questions about Heaven

As an Amazon Associate, Christ Revealed earns from qualifying purchases. What will Heaven be like? The idea of life continuing in Heaven after our earthly time is done is a comforting one, but it’s easy to let fear steal some of the joy we should have as Christians...
When you don’t know what to pray for

When you don’t know what to pray for

We’ve all been in the situation when worries torment us, fear weighs us down, stress presses in, and thoughts race. We go to pray, but no words come. With each effort to stop and call out to God, our minds start replaying the burdens that we don’t know how we are...
What Are the Odds? Some Faith-Building Facts

What Are the Odds? Some Faith-Building Facts

The coming of the Messiah was predicted through prophecy throughout the Old Testament. In fact, there are over 400 very specific prophecies about the coming savior, beginning in the book of Genesis and ending in the book of Malachi—the very last book in the Bible...

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