God’s command in Leviticus 24:16 may trouble modern readers: “Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD shall surely be put to death.” However, the fact that we’re shocked by death as a penalty for blasphemy reveals more about our own diminished view of God. If we think God is overreacting, we haven’t read the Bible…
The Three Heavens: The concept of heaven is far more nuanced than many realise. Scripture presents a multifaceted picture of the heavens that goes beyond simple celestial imagery. The Bible reveals three distinct heavens, each of which gives us profound insights into God’s magnificent creative design and spiritual architecture. This perspective invites us to probe…
Do Textual Variants Undermine Bible Reliability? The discovery of varying readings among Bible manuscripts has led some to question Scripture’s reliability. However, when properly understood, these textual variants actually strengthen our confidence in the Bible’s faithful transmission. Far from undermining biblical authority, the field of textual criticism demonstrates God’s providential preservation of His Word through…
The Matthew 16:25 Paradox: “Whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” These words of Jesus are among His most paradoxical teachings—yet perhaps His most profound. In our world of self-help mantras and relentless pursuit of personal fulfillment, this ancient wisdom cuts against everything…
Editor’s Note: This post is part of our series, ‘Satan’s Lies: Common Deceptions in the Church Today’… Jesus Christ can’t have been merely a good moral teacher. The notion, while popular in our secular age, isn’t only false but logically impossible. If Jesus wasn’t who He claimed to be—the Son of God, equal with the…
Isaiah’s Servant Songs: Few passages in the Old Testament capture the grand sweep of God’s redemptive purpose with such clarity and power as do these songs of Isaiah. Embedded within chapters 40-55 of Isaiah’s prophecy, the four remarkable poems are cornerstones of Messianic prophecy. Their significance extends far beyond mere literary beauty—they offer us profound…
Why Did God Destroy Sodom and Gomorrah? The biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah’s destruction ranks among Scripture’s most dramatic demonstrations of divine judgement. While often referenced in modern discourse, the true nature of Sodom’s sin and its destruction’s significance deserve careful examination. Let’s explore Reformed views on the Genesis 19 account. The Historical…
The Early Christians Cast Lots… Throughout Christian history, believers have sought God’s guidance in making important decisions. When we read the Bible, we encounter something that seems strange to modern eyes: the practice of casting lots to discern God’s will. This raises an important question: if Bible characters and early Christians used lots, why don’t…
Many Christians have begun to wrestle with the question of cremation over traditional burial. The rising costs of funeral services, limited cemetery space in urban areas, environmental concerns, and increasingly mobile families who may have relocated far from ancestral burial grounds… These are among the many practical considerations that have contributed to a growing interest…
The question, ‘Why Did God Choose Israel?’ has echoed through the centuries. No matter which nation God chose to be His own people, all others would naturally have felt excluded or passed over. Yet God’s choice wasn’t simply about privileges—it came with weighty responsibilities and often severe consequences for disobedience. Israel’s story teaches us being…
