God Who Comes Near: Hebrews 2 and the Gospel’s Contrast with Islam
The Hebrews author provides us in 2:14–18 with some remarkable Christology. The necessity of the Incarnation is discussed, along with Jesus’ death and the role of Jesus as High Priest. […]
Bigger Than You Thought: How Colossians 1 Expands Our View of Jesus
Your view of Jesus is probably too small. Throughout Jesus’ life, we see people divided over Jesus. Some hated him, some loved him for the miracles he did, almost everybody […]
Jesus Is God the Son? Exploring the Logic of Jesus’ Deity
Christians believe that Jesus was a human and God. He was somehow a God-man, God “incarnate.” But does this belief make logical sense? If you’d like to delve into some […]
Church History Debates: Is Jesus Fully God?
After the Roman emperor Constantine used Christianity to unify his empire, his son Constantius went one step further: He attempted to unify the Roman empire under an even more unifying […]
Where Was Jesus Born? Exploring 10 Historical Truths
Where was Jesus born? Historical Case for Bethlehem Old Testament prophecy and the Gospel accounts identify Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus the Messiah. Early Christian testimony and local tradition […]
Christmas: The Invisible Made Visible
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his […]
Christmas: Does the Wrapping Really Matter?
As Christmas nears, is all your gift wrapping done? And does the wrapping really matter? By the way, Americans use 4.6 million pounds of wrapping paper every year (most of […]
Glory in a Feed Trough
“May God give you peace with yourselves; may He give you good will towards all your friends, your enemies, and your neighbors; and may He give you grace to give […]
Is Jesus God? A Narrative Journey into the Evidence
Is Jesus God? Based on what Jesus claimed about himself, what Jesus did to back up his claims, and what both his Old Testament predecessors and New Testament contemporaries said […]
The Real Presence is the Holy Spirit
Provocative discussions with a friend about the Eucharist drew me to a careful re-reading of the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John, because it is John 6 which many […]
The Original Christmas
Original Christmas: Historical Truth Behind Jesus’ Birth Christmas is not only a cherished tradition but a historical event rooted in real places, people, and biblical testimony. Bobby Harrington explores Bethlehem, […]
The Christmas Gift the World Didn’t Want
During yesterday’s sermon, the preacher focused on the nativity scene and the sweetness surrounding the birth of the baby Jesus, which is the norm this time of the year. But unlike […]
Jesus Was the Messiah. So, What’s a “Messiah”? Q&A with Jon Kehrer
Around Christmas, we often hear how Jesus was the Messiah, a long-awaited figure who would arrive and rescue people from their sins. But what does the word “messiah” mean? The […]
Op-Ed by Herod the Great
Herod the Great, the villain of the Christmas story, was a master of political survival. His long reign under the Caesars came at the cost of constant paranoia, even having […]
Who Jesus Is: A 15-Scripture Tour Through Who He Is and What He Does
Jesus gets talked about and quoted a lot, but have you ever wondered who Jesus is? This 15-Scripture tour walks us through who Jesus is and what he does. The […]
Where Christmas Originated
Where Christmas Originated: From Jesus’ Birth to Global Traditions Daniel McCoy explains that Christmas originated with the birth of Jesus in ancient Israel, as recorded in the Gospels of Matthew […]
10 Ways the Holy Family Experienced the Stress of Christmas
Stress of Christmas: How the Holy Family Faced It Daniel McCoy shows that Mary and Joseph experienced real Christmas stress through poverty, fear, confusion, inconvenience, and danger. The article traces […]
A Thrill of Hope: Rediscovering Joy by Returning to the Original Christmas
Original Christmas: Rediscovering Joy in the Real Birth of Jesus Tim Casey argues that Christmas can lose its meaning when nostalgia, tradition, and romanticism overshadow the real story of Jesus’ […]
The Spiritual Meaning of Christmas: It’s Bigger Than “God Loves You”
What is the spiritual meaning of Christmas? The central message which defined the original Christmas and continues to shape spirituality today is that Jesus has come to earth as our […]
5 Insights from the Wise Men in the Bible
What can we learn from the wise men in the Christmas story of the Bible? By digging into the historical narrative, we come away with five surprisingly robust insights from […]
Who is King Herod in the Bible?
Who is King Herod in the Bible? He was a great builder, dynasty namesake, skilled politician, and paranoid king who killed any perceived threat. Although an Idumean, he married into […]
Who Is the God of the Gospel?
Trinity and the God the Gospel Reveals Explore how the gospel discloses the one true God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit within history—through the Son’s coming and the Spirit’s […]
What is the Gospel?
The Gospel: What It Is and Why It Truly Matters The Gospel announces Jesus as the saving King—promised, incarnate, crucified for sins, buried, resurrected, enthroned, and returning to rule. Counterfeit […]
The Gospel Precisely Author Q&A – Matthew Bates with Bobby Harrington
Definition of the Gospel: Clear & Urgent Q&A Definition of the Gospel is clarified as the story of Jesus the saving King—sent by the Father, incarnate in David’s line, crucified, […]
What Does It Mean to Confess Jesus as Lord?
Confess Jesus: What It Means to Boldly Declare Him as Lord Declaring Jesus as Lord means pledging loyalty to Him as King and rejecting every rival claim to rule your […]
When the Foundations Are Being Destroyed
Foundations That Endure Through Faith Discover how Foundations grounded in God’s Word give strength when society feels unstable and divided. Explore David’s Psalms to understand why trusting the Lord offers […]
Try to Avoid a Star Wars Christmas
Star Wars — Choosing “With” Over Holiday Overload Drawing from the infamous Holiday Special, overstuffed plans turn Christmas into chaos instead of peace. Instead, the word with reframes the season […]
The Authentic Experience Church Model with Corey Trimble
Corey Trimble — Authentic Church Culture & Disciple Making Expository teaching anchors culture, welcoming seekers while holding firm to Scripture. Leaders practice incarnational outreach, building real bridges with grace and […]
Is a Late Canon Bad News for Bible-Believers?
Is a Late Canon Bad News for Bible-Believers – Historical Confidence Athanasius’s AD 367 list and the Councils of Carthage (397, 419) reflect recognition of all 27 books rather than […]
Break for…a God-Sized Question
God-Sized Question and the Transfer of Authority Scripture shows the Father giving “all authority” to Jesus (Matthew 28:18), a loving move that secures His family’s honor. Against the Accuser’s challenge, […]
Hope in Bleak Midwinter
Hope in Bleak Midwinter – Practices for Weary Hearts A quick guide drawn from the article to help you orient your mind and habits toward Christ when the news feels […]
Immanuel
Immanuel: God with Us and Us with God Immanuel means “God with us.” Jesus came not just to visit but to dwell with us, fulfilling Isaiah’s ancient prophecy and bridging […]
The Virgin Birth: Q&A with Jared Johnson
Virgin Birth: Essential Truths to Know Virgin Birth belief shapes true Christian identity. Denying it undermines Scripture’s authority and Jesus’ divinity. Ancient prophecy and firsthand accounts align. Isaiah’s vision and […]
Does Christmas Feel Different This Year?
Christmas Feel Different This Year? Embrace God’s Presence Christmas feel different when life brings grief, loss, or transitions—yet Christ’s peace can still reign in the broken places. Christmas feel different […]