Why can’t we skip Revelation? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The importance of Revelation to the story of Scripture and how to correctly pronounce its nameThe basics of apocalyptic literatureWhat other parts of the Bible are referenced in and inform Revelation itselfHow this passage points us to the...

Unless we’re talking about language development, it’s a good idea to understand words before we use them, especially when they may be emotionally charged. One commonly used—and abused—word describing Christians is intolerant. Of course, some prickly, pugnacious persons call themselves Christians but deny this claim by their lives. True Christianity shouldn’t be equated with abuses committed in Christ’s name....

Does the world hate God? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Scripture’s multifaceted use of the word “world”Where see this doctrine in the BibleWhy the world’s opposition to God should not be the cause of hopelessness among His peopleHow this doctrine relates to the gospel and how...

When we read the Bible, we frequently see the term “world” appear in a few different ways. So what in the world does the Bible mean when it uses the word world? Let’s find out together. There are three common ways the term “world” is used in Scripture. The first is, naturally, to refer to the physical world itself....

The Big Questions Does life have meaning? Is there purpose to our existence? Questions like these are not unique to the modern thinker. People have been asking the same question for centuries. The answers that have been offered are the ones consistent with the competing worldviews and belief systems of the time. These are questions asked inside a philosophy...

Bible commentators often point out the similarities between Jude’s and Peter’s epistles. Like Jude, Peter often spoke about our common salvation. First Peter 1:3-5 points out that God has given us “new birth” into His family through the person and work of Jesus Christ. Amazingly, by the grace and power of God, our spiritual DNA has changed because we...