March 21, 2022
March 27 | Living and Holy Sacrifice
After 11 chapters of doctrine in Romans, Paul shifted his focus to duty in this chapter. . . .
Theology & Bible
Theology & Bible helps Christians understand Scripture and the core teachings of the Christian faith. Explore Bible-based articles on biblical interpretation, doctrine, salvation, the Holy Spirit, baptism, communion, creation, and key themes across the Old and New Testaments. You’ll find thoughtful guidance for studying the Bible faithfully, applying God’s Word to life and ministry, and growing in theological clarity rooted in the gospel. Whether you’re a church leader, teacher, student, or everyday disciple, this hub equips you to know God through Scripture and live with conviction and hope.
March 21, 2022
March 27 | Discovery
How does your choice—to conform or be transformed—affect how you follow Christ?
March 14, 2022
March 20 | Holy Root, Holy Branches
Did the Old Testament Israelites stumble in their faith? Yes, but did they stumble in an irrecoverable way? Not at all! In fact, God used their stumbling as an avenue for the Gentiles to come into God’s plan. . . .
March 14, 2022
March 20 | Application
We can’t live in the past. Our relationship with God shouldn’t rely on a nostalgic preoccupation with the way things used to be. But we shouldn’t forget the past. . . .
March 14, 2022
March 20 | Discovery
What do you learn about God's sovereignty, grace, and patience from Romans 11:11-32?
March 7, 2022
March 13 | The Holy Commandment Exposes My Unholiness!
The law was intended to make God’s people holy. In the end, the law underlined their sinfulness.
March 7, 2022
March 13 | Application
If you base your self-image on what others think about you—or pamper your ego with an inflated sense of self-importance—you’re looking at a contorted mirror.
March 7, 2022
March 13 | Discovery
How would you summarize the struggle between the desire to do good and the allurement of evil?
March 1, 2022
Authentic Messiah
By Jerry Harris Belief has incredible power, doesn’t it? And to think, in some ways, we believe the same story of the Messiah the people of Israel have believed for thousands of years. It is quite revealing. Christ is a Greek term translated from the Hebrew word Messiah, and it’s more a title than anything else. It came from a compilation of Old Testament Scriptures like Deuteronomy 18:18. It means “anointed,” and it was reserved for prophets, priests, and kings. But this one person, this “super” person, would be all three. The Jews placed all their hopes and dreams in
March 1, 2022
Authentic Jesus
By Tim Harlow To me, the best way to understand Jesus is found in one story in John 4 where the text tells us he “had to go through Samaria.” That single statement may sum up his entire ministry. Most Jewish people traveling from Judea up to Galilee did not go through Samaria—even though it was the shortest route. The Jews had disdain for the Samaritans, who were largely descendants of the Israelites but whom the Jews viewed as political and religious rivals, so they usually would go out of their way to avoid passing through that region. Yet Jesus
March 1, 2022
Authentic Gospel
By Mark E. Moore Words get tossed about recklessly. We use love for a sweater and a spouse. Few things are actually awesome. And like has been functionally reduced to a comma in common vernacular. Most of the time this loose language matters little. But when it comes to the bedrock of our faith, we might want to be a little more faithful to the meaning of our words. So, let’s start with this question: What precisely is “the gospel”? THE GOSPELS OF THE GREEKS AND THE ROMANS The term gospel, which literally means “good news,” was not originally a
February 28, 2022
March 6 | Raised to a Holy Life
Second to love, holiness is probably God’s greatest quality. It is God’s “otherliness,” setting him apart from his creation. . . .
February 28, 2022
March 6 | Application
Our memories of being baptized—and seeing new believers baptized today—should move us to thank God for his grace.
February 28, 2022
March 6 | Discovery
What does the contrast between being slaves to sin/impurity and being slaves to obedience/righteousness teach you about how to live a holy life?
February 21, 2022
Feb. 27 | Justified and Saved
In Romans 9–11, Paul marked out how God’s salvific plan related to both Jews and Gentiles. The Jews had some definite advantages over the Gentiles, but sometimes they compromised those advantages. . . .
February 21, 2022
Feb. 27 | Application
On a shelf in my office sits a 4-by-6-inch frame containing this short message: “Teach the Bible, Love the People.” That little plaque reminds me about two key priorities in ministry found in Romans 10.
February 21, 2022
Feb. 27 | Discovery
In Romans 10:1-15, what do you learn from the comparisons between the righteousness that is by the law and God’s righteousness that comes by faith?
February 14, 2022
Feb. 20 | Called, Justified, Glorified
In Romans 8, everyone and everything is groaning—creation, believers, and the Holy Spirit. But through all the groans, believers know they were called, are being justified, and will be glorified.
February 14, 2022
Feb. 20 | Application
Psalm 44 puts into words the failure and frustration we often feel. As such, it provides an important backdrop for Romans 8.
February 14, 2022
Feb. 20 | Discovery
Based on this passage from Romans 8, what is God’s plan and progression for those he calls?
