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If We Condemn Modern-Day Genocide, Why Don’t We Condemn God for Destroying the Canaanites?
A crucial difference between human beings and God explains His command to destroy the Canaanites, as this analogy makes clear.
Spiritual Warfare Is Real
An incident recorded in Daniel gives insight into some aspects of prayer and spiritual warfare.
The Sons Are Exempt from the Law
Some argue against Paul’s teachings about the Law by pointing to Jesus' words about following the Law in Matthew 5:17–20, but another passage in Matthew helps to clarify Jesus’ agreement with Paul.
A Reminder of the Beauty of Justification by Faith and the Power of the Bible
Martin Luther sparked the Reformation when he began asking questions about how we can be righteous enough to escape God’s wrath. The answer he found in the Bible changed everything.
When a Mentor Walks Away from Christianity
It’s disorienting when a mentor walks away from Christianity; the result can be grief, confusion, doubt, and even fear that it could happen to us. Here’s how we can think more clearly about this when it happens.
A Fresh Look at Prayer
Prayer is a genuine expression of love and need from children to their Father. Here’s why seeing Him as our Father is key to helping us pray.
Why God Doesn’t Promise Us an Easy Life
The goodness God wants for us is Christ and conformity to Him, not comfort. Here’s how suffering can accomplish God’s highest goal for us.
Do Christians Hate People Who Identify as Gay or Lesbian?
Many people who identify as gay or lesbian think that Christians hate them and so does God, but this isn’t the case. Alan explains why.
The Believer’s Delight in God
Christians see God as someone to be desired, but not everyone sees Him this way. Whichever side of that divide you’re on, the other side likely seems incomprehensible to you.
The Most Politically Incorrect Bible Passage
Paul’s first epistle to the church in Corinth has many challenging admonitions. First Corinthians 6:9–11, however, seems to top them all, especially in light of our country’s ethos.