“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.”— Matthew 10:16 At first glance, Jesus’ command seems like a contradiction. How can we be both shrewd like serpents and pure like doves? Yet the paradox captures something essential about Christian living in…
(From dietary restrictions to Sabbath rules, the Bible’s laws can seem to be overwhelming, and the question of their relevance sparks debate among believers. Which Old Testament laws are Christians expected to follow? The Reformed tradition offers a biblically grounded answer that avoids both the trap of legalism and the pit of lawlessness. Christians are…
Ever wondered why most Christians don’t observe the Passover, the Day of Atonement, or other Jewish festivals? Given the growing interest in Hebrew roots movements even well-meaning believers ask, “Shouldn’t we follow the whole Bible?” The answer lies in understanding how Christ’s coming has changed everything. His coming hasn’t nullified God’s law but perfectly fulfilled…
“For this reason the woman ought to have authority on her head, because of the angels” (1 Corinthians 11:10, ESV). Few verses in Paul’s letters spark as much head-scratching as this one. What did the apostle mean when he referenced angels in his discussion about worship practices? For Reformed interpreters committed to understanding Scripture clearly,…
Walk into most Reformed churches today and we notice something: women’s heads are uncovered. Drive past an Amish community or visit certain conservative Mennonite congregations or mainline churches in Asia and you’ll see the opposite. Both claim to follow Scripture faithfully. And both marshal impressive theological arguments. So who’s right? The debate over 1 Corinthians…
SIX REASONS FROM 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-30 The Lord’s Supper is one of Christianity’s most sacred ordinances, yet confusion often surrounds its purpose and practice. In 1 Corinthians 11:17-30, the Apostle Paul addresses the Corinthian church’s misuse of the holy sacrament while revealing six profound reasons why Christians throughout history have faithfully observed this fellowship meal….
Would a holy God send an evil spirit to torment someone? This theological puzzle confronts us in the biblical account of King Saul, where we read the startling words: “an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him” (1 Samuel 16:14). It seems like a contradiction to us at first read—a righteous God dispatching an evil…
In an age where television shows feature mediums supposedly connecting with departed loved ones and where séances and Ouija boards remain popular curiosities, many Christians wonder about the biblical perspective on communicating with the dead. Is it possible? Is it permitted—if only out of curiosity? The short answer from a Reformed biblical perspective is clear:…
YARBROUGH’S BIBLICAL CASE FOR COMPLEMENTARIANISM In a world of shifting cultural values, few biblical texts generate as much discussion as 1 Timothy 2:12, where Paul writes, “I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.” What exactly does Paul mean? Is this merely…
8The phrase “the flesh” appears over 150 times in the New Testament, making it one of the most significant theological concepts in Scripture. Yet despite its frequency, many remain confused about what the term actually means. Does it refer to our physical bodies? Or our natural desires? Or something deeper? When we hear the classic…
