10 Things You Should Know about the Book of Revelation
WEBMay 11, 2022 — This article is part of the 10 Things You Should Know series. 00:00. 1. Revelation is not hard to understand. Revelation is a book that many people avoid, convinced that it is too hard to interpret and understand. Certainly there are some challenges to rightly interpreting some of its vivid imagery and plentiful symbolism.
10 Things You Should Know about Demons and Satan
WEBNov 20, 2019 — 10 Things You Should Know about Demons and Satan. This article is part of the 10 Things You Should Know series. 1. Demons are fallen angels. Sometimes our theology textbooks state that sin first came into the world with the sin in the garden, but already there was a fall before the human fall. The …
10 Key Bible Verses on Creation | Crossway Articles
WEBMar 12, 2022 — Jesus is not only the agent of creation but is also the goal of creation, for everything was created by him and for him, that is, for his honor and praise. Since Jesus is in this sense the goal of creation, he must be fully God. 2. Genesis 1:1–2. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
10 Things You Should Know about Evangelism - Crossway
WEBJun 2, 2014 — 4. Evangelism aims to persuade. We want to see people move from darkness to light. Having that aim helps us know what things to talk about and what things to lay aside. Evangelism isn't just data transfer; we must listen to people, hear their objections, and model gentleness because we know that souls are at stake.
3 Good Reasons to Be Baptized | Crossway Articles
WEBOct 13, 2020 — As we’ll see, Christ not only commands believers to get baptized, baptism is also a gift he graciously gives for our benefit and blessing. Here then are three reasons to get baptized: (1) to obey Christ’s command, (2) to publicly profess faith in Christ, and (3) to formally commit yourself to Christ and his people. 1. To Obey Christ’s ...
10 Key Bible Verses on Judgment | Crossway Articles
WEBDec 30, 2021 — 1. Matthew 12:36–37. I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned. Read More. Eternal judgment awaits any who attempt to turn the people against Jesus by slanderous accusations of blasphemy.
10 Key Bible Verses on Wisdom and Discernment - Crossway
WEBMay 19, 2020 — Wisdom, as in the Old Testament, is a God-given and God-centered discernment regarding the practical issues in life. Wisdom comes from prayer for God’s help. God gives generously (with “single-minded” liberality) and without reproach (he does not want anyone to hesitate to come to him). 4. Ephesians 5:6–10.
What Is the Mark of the Beast? (Revelation 13) - Crossway
WEBOct 8, 2018 — The Beast’s Authority. The beast’s authority and rule spark fear and admiration in those dwelling on earth, and they worship the beast. The verse reads as if everyone without exception worships the beast, but the phrase “all who dwell on earth” (pantes hoi katoikountes epi tēs gēs) is a technical term in Revelation for unbelievers (cf. comment on 3:10).
Why Did Jesus Say, “On This Rock I Will Build My Church
WEBJul 14, 2022 — This creates space between Peter and the church’s rock. Jesus does not say “On you I will build my church” but “on this rock.” “This rock” is distinct from Peter, although connected to him. We soon discover the difference between the man and the rock. After Jesus grants Peter the keys to the kingdom (see below), Jesus explains how ...
Why We Must Understand the Covenants to Understand the Bible
WEBJul 20, 2017 — The Backbone of the Bible’s Storyline. The covenants are crucial, as Peter Gentry and Stephen Wellum have argued, because they are the backbone of the storyline of the Bible. The Bible isn’t a random collection of laws, moral principles, and stories. It is a story that goes somewhere; it is the story of redemption, the story of God’s kingdom.