Theology & Bible

The Only Meal of Its Kind

No meal holds the meaning that this meal holds . . .

A Child’s Portion

Jesus' disciples asked him who will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. His response surely shocked them . . .

Headed in the Right Direction

In an age of GPS devices, how ironic the "human compass" spiritually and morally has clearly lost its bearings . . .

To Do ‘In Remembrance’

Our remembrance of Jesus at Communion is very different from other actions we do in memory of someone . . .

Overcoming Our Problem

The Ephesians faced a serious problem in their lives . . .

Beyond the Manger

Jesus didn’t come to be saved from death; he came to save us from death. . . .

A Life Given, Not Taken

The biblical record of Jesus’ birth calls our attention to two kings. . . .

Follow the Women Who Followed Jesus

"If you’re like me, when you hear the word 'disciples' you picture the [twelve] apostles," Dr. Holly J. Carey writes. "[But] Among those faithful followers were a remarkable…

Seeing and Worshiping

Four times in his Gospel, Matthew described the response of people who approached Jesus and worshiped him. . . .

The Advent of Jesus into a Wicked World

Drinking Our Cup

Jesus was treated as he did not deserve so we could be treated as we do not deserve. . . .

Take Communion and Take Heart

Jesus told us, “In this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). That seems rather obvious. It’s what Jesus said before and after that statement that makes it…

Embrace Hope

The Fine Print of Relationship: God Has Always Fulfilled His Covenantal Promises—and He Still Does

Salvation in Jesus

Jesus lived so that his death would not be for his own guilt, but for the guilt of others. . . .