It’s amazing how many lessons we can learn from the life of King David. The biblical record of his experiences relates to the real-life issues we face every day, such …
Why Does Israel Matter?
I wonder if people ask you, like they ask me, “Why do you focus so much on Israel? Why not focus only on the gospel and how to live out …
Stop Praying for More Patience: Changing Our Perspective on the Fruit of the Spirit
I remember the night I became a believer in Jesus. The Holy Spirit had been working on my heart for some time. When I was 21, God used Galatians 5:22–23 …
The Bereans: Open-Mindedness Balanced by Truth
When I was a kid, I had a sticker displayed in my room that read, “Let your conscience Bible be your guide.” I don’t remember when I received the sticker, …
Jesus Christ and the Gospel of the Kingdom
The following article is an excerpt from Renald Showers’ book The Foundations of Faith. Dr. Showers examines Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom of God, which has given rise to varying …
How First-Century Jews and Gentiles Understood the Gospel Differently
When the apostles first proclaimed the gospel message, they encountered two different audiences, Jewish and Gentile. The book of Acts records those encounters and the emphases in the content of …
