October 25, 2021
Oct. 31 | Discovery
What is the difference between being made “outwardly clean” and having our consciences cleansed?
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.
October 20, 2021
Iowa Minister Guides Small Town into Scripture Study
Mike Cooper, pastor of Primghar Church of Christ has launched a community-wide, Bible-focused study that has brought together the churches in his small Iowa town. The study uses Mark E. Moore’s book "Core 52" to help people become familiar with the big ideas of the Bible.
October 18, 2021
Oct. 24 | High Priest in a New Covenant
This text (Hebrews 8:1–9:10) is at the heart of the writer’s argument about how the high priesthood of Jesus interfaces with the old and New Covenants.
October 18, 2021
Oct. 24 | Application
David Faust writes, "Today we face a dizzying array of cultural changes—with shifts occurring not only in technology and style, but in substantive matters like worldviews, ethics, and how to understand the Bible . . ."
October 18, 2021
Oct. 24 | Discovery
In what ways is the New Covenant more personal, internal, and relational than the Old?
October 11, 2021
He Himself Is Our Peace
It was anything but peaceful when peace came to this world. . . .
October 11, 2021
Oct. 17 | High Priest in the Order of Melchizedek
As the writer moved his argument along about Jesus’ priesthood and New Covenant, Melchizedek became the perfect type of Christ in the Old Testament to connect some interpretative dots between Jesus and his non-Aaronic tribe.
October 11, 2021
Oct. 17 | Application
Jesus Christ didn’t come from the bloodline of the priestly tribe of Levi, but like Melchizedek, he derived his priestly credentials from a higher source.
October 11, 2021
Oct. 17 | Discovery
What proofs does the writer provide for why the order of Melchizedek is superior to the order of Aaron?
October 4, 2021
Oct. 10 | Designated by God to Be High Priest
No one can simply decide they want to be a priest, let alone the high priest. God alone can do this. Not even Jesus just showed up and expected to serve in that office. He needed to be designated by God—and he was.
October 4, 2021
Oct. 10 | Application
Successful athletes keep playing in spite of minor aches and many battle their way back to health after suffering major injuries, David Faust writes. Likewise, serving the Lord requires perseverance through pain.
October 4, 2021
Oct. 10 | Discovery
How do these passages (Hebrews 5:1-10; 6:13-20) assure you that God will always keep his promises?
October 4, 2021
Flesh and Blood
As Paul was instructing the church at Corinth about the reality of the resurrection of the dead, he declared that our sin-stained physical bodies face a barrier to God’s holiness through which we cannot pass.
September 27, 2021
Oct. 3 | A Merciful and Faithful High Priest
Jesus experienced the full weight of what it meant to be human. His humanity and suffering qualified him to be a high priest. His death paid the punishment for sin. His temptations gave him compassion for those tempted.
September 27, 2021
Oct. 3 | Application
Where will you turn when you need help? Do you have a support network of friends, neighbors, and family members you could call anytime day or night?
September 27, 2021
Oct. 3 | Discovery
Why is it important for Jesus as our high priest to understand our trials and temptations?
September 27, 2021
Visible Reminders
The narrative draws an interesting picture. The curtain hid the mercy seat and ark, leaving visible only the ends of the poles by which the ark was carried. . . .
September 20, 2021
Sept. 26 | Jesus Is Mediator of a Superior Covenant
Jesus is the ultimate mediator, and he mediates a superior covenant, between heaven and earth.
September 20, 2021
Sept. 26 | Application
Hebrews 12 compares two mountains. Mount Sinai was dark and scary, and for most people it was unapproachable. Fortunately for us, Jesus is “the mediator of a new covenant” (Hebrews 12:24), so we are invited to a different kind of mountaintop experience.
September 20, 2021
Sept. 26 | Discovery
What images are used to describe Mount Sinai (vv. 18-21) and what images are used to describe Mount Zion (vv. 22-24)?
