Why does the Bible talk about Jesus as a substitute? What does that really mean? Let’s find out as we explore this important truth of the Christian faith. At the heart of Jesus’ work to save sinners, what theologians call the atonement, is that Jesus died in our place, for our sins. He is described as a substitute, The...

If you’ve been a Christian for any significant period of time, you’ve heard someone talk about grace, and about God’s graciousness. In fact, it’s possible you’ve heard grace referred to so frequently that you might think that it’s another buzzword or internal speak among Christians. But this word, and what it means, is absolutely essential to the Christian life. ...

Like angels, demons play a huge role in modern pop culture, playing both the role of hero and villain in many popular shows, books, and movies. And like angels, we have a tendency to misunderstand them as a result.  So rather than letting culture tell us what we should believe about them, let’s see what Scripture has to say...

Supernatural beings are a staple of pop culture, especially angels. And we’ve developed some pretty interesting ideas about them. If all we had to go on was movies, TV, and books, we’d likely think angels were departed loved ones or gentle beings looking to comfort us with a hug or a pat on the head, and possibly a bagel...

We often use the term “miracle” as the answer to an experience we can’t easily explain. Whether it’s walking away from a car accident unharmed or when our car keys appear on the table after we’ve spent 20 minutes looking for them, we are quick to dub the result a miracle.  And while there’s some truth to this, miracles...

If God is in control of everything, knows everything, and has everything planned out, why should we pray? Let’s find out the answer as we look at the relationship between God’s plans and our prayers. The Bible teaches that God has a plan for this world, one that He has promised to fulfill and one that He is working...