What Does the Bible Say About Hell?

We live in a time when few people have difficulty believing in a God of love. Some central texts in Scripture emphasize this point. Here are a couple key passages […]
Singing the Song of the Lamb: A Review of Jonathan Young’s Commentary on Revelation
Sitting on the back deck of my home one afternoon, my young teenage son, Jonathan, told me that he no longer believed in God. I cannot say I was surprised. […]
What Are the New Heavens and New Earth?
How do you keep going when “it” happens? Your “it” might be an unthinkable loss. Perhaps a devastating disappointment. Being attacked or abandoned by those you trusted. Or maybe it’s […]
What the Bible Says About the End Times: 5 Essentials
We at RENEW.org suggest a common approach for difficult theological questions like the ones we encounter when thinking about the end times. You might call the approach “bullseye theology.” We […]
6 Lessons from the Book of Revelation
Like many, my relationship with the Book of Revelation is one that had a difficult and confusing start. Although it is a beautiful and encouraging book for believers, it is […]
Why People Leave the Church: 3 Reasons from the Book of Revelation
Why do people leave the church? The Bible gives 3 basic reasons: People leave the church because they want to, or they feel they have to, or they have been […]
What Is the Promise of the New Heaven and New Earth?
New Heaven and New Earth: Are You Ready for Jesus’ Return? Jesus will return when we least expect, so we must help others decide who He is before He returns—or […]
What Is the Final Judgment?
Final Judgment: Why Disciples Can Face It with Confidence Revelation portrays the Final Judgment like a courtroom, where God the righteous Judge declares each person saved or condemned. Jesus’ blood […]