This article gives an overview of the Paul's letter to Philemon. Among other things, the author discusses God's providence and discusses God's effectual calling.

The concept of Engedi is a place of life amid death and points to Christ as the giver of life.

In an age that celebrates youthfulness, old age is not always favoured. Throughout the Bible old age is treated with honour, if it is spent in righteousness. Old age can still be a time of fruitfulness. Focusing on our eternal God and our eternal hope helps in thinking about the relevancy of age.

Looking at 1 Corinthians 15:20, this article shows that the feast of first fruits was a foreshadowing of Christ. Through His resurrection, Christ is the first fruit guaranteeing our bodily resurrection.

Looking at James 4:13-15, this article maintains that Christian must rediscover the meaning of Deo Volente, or God willing, in their planning and actions. This phrase is a reminder that our lives are in God's hands.

Christians are sometimes described as the "called ones". This article shows that calling is the work of God, and that God normally calls His people through preaching. This calling finds its foundation in the grace of God.

By referring to Jesus as the "Lord of glory" in James 2:1, James was acknowledging that Jesus is himself the visible incarnation of the greatness, majesty, splendor and awesomeness of the living God. Christ is the true God who deserves our worship.

This article shows that we need both the active obedience and passive obedience of Christ for our salvation. Christians are also called to obey God actively and passively. We need God's help in order to live a Christian life and do His will.

This article explores the friendship Christians have with Jesus by pointing to Jesus as a Friend who has an infinite understanding of the Christian's situation, who will never forsake His friends, has the power to save and is faithful to His covenant.

The book of life shows us that heaven will be a city with citizens - those whose names are written in the book of life. It also shows something about the work of Christ who qualified these citizens to be in the book.

Preaching Christ crucified, as Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 1:23 and 1 Corinthians 2:2, is a statement full of paradox. This article discusses the meaning of Christ from the Old Testament and the meaning of crucifixion, showing the paradox in this statement. This paradox, however, is wonderful news for the saved.

This article introduces the book of Matthew by discussing how in his book Matthew points to Christ as the promised Messiah through whom Old Testament prophecies are fulfilled. Matthew does this by highlighting the character of Christ, the death of Christ and the victory of Christ.

This article introduces the life of Mark and the book of Mark.

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say "He ascended into heaven". Christ's ascension sealed His work of salvation, shows Christ's kingship and rule, and points to the continuing work of Christ in this world through the Holy Spirit.

This article on the Trinity discusses the oneness of God who exists in Three Persons as described in scriptural passages on creation, salvation and prayer.

The Holy Spirit is crucial in applying the work of Christ to us. This article focuses on the sealing work of the Holy Spirit. The seal of the Spirit points to Christ as being our Owner, since He bought us by His blood. It also points to the assurance of our redemption.

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say "Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord." The name 'Jesus' points to Christ's work as Saviour, while the title 'Christ' points to how Jesus accomplishes this through the three offices. 'Begotten' refers to Christ as the second person of the Trinity, and 'Lord' speaks of His deity.

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. The work of the Holy Spirit in Christ's conception ensured Christ's sinless state, while "being born of the virgin Mary" shows Christ's humanity and God's faithfulness to His covenant.

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that "Christ suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried". By pointing to Pontius Pilate we are given the historical certainty of Christ's death.

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that they believe that Christ descended into hell. Hell represents the extent of God's wrath, which we deserved. By satisfying that wrath, Christ has given us assurance of salvation.

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that they believe Christ rose from the dead on the third day. The author maintains that Christ's resurrection is a historical fact, and that because Christ rose from the dead believers can be assured of forgiveness of sins.

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that "Christ ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty". In His ascension Christ secured a place for believers in heaven, and sits at the right hand of God as King and Priest.

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that they believe Christ will come to judge the living and the dead. Through this confession believers express their longing for and conviction of Christ's return, and that Christ is the Judge. Judgment day is a comfort to believers, while at the same time it calls the church to evangelize.

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that they believe in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God together with the Father and Son. In His work He draws attention to Christ, applies the work of Christ to believers, works to sanctify believers, and helps believers in their prayer.

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that they believe in the holy catholic church and the communion of saints.

This article on the Apostles' Creed examines what Christians confess when they say that they believe in the forgiveness of sins.

This article on the Apostles' Creed examines what Christians confess when they say that they believe in the resurrection of the body. Salvation will be fully complete when Christians have also experienced bodily resurrection - not just spiritual resurrection. The body will be transformed and will be raised by the same power which raised Christ's body from the grave.

This article on the Apostles' Creed examines what Christians confess when they say that they believe in the life everlasting. The author shows how eternal life is given in Christ on the basis of what He did for us. The nature of this life is fellowship with God.

Deuteronomy 32:9-10 and Zechariah 2:8 are texts which speak of God's love and care for His church, and the way salvation flows from His love.

The appearance of heaven and the new earth cannot be fully expressed in words. We will not realize its full glory until we ourselves experience it. The future of a believer involves a life of fellowship with God, glorifying and enjoying Him forever.

Isaiah 53:7 speaks about Christ as the lamb, foreshadowing His death on the cross as He secured forgiveness for sinners. This chapter also speaks about Christ's silence, showing His obedience as He bore our guilt.

In the celebrity culture we live in there is the danger of presenting Jesus Christ as the human superstar. Looking at the nature of Christ and His work, this article shows why Christ cannot fit the category of being "Jesus Christ the superstar".

Pontius Pilate's act of washing his hands actually confirms Jesus's innocence and demonstrates God's sovereignty (Matthew 27:24).

This article looks at the benediction recorded in 2 Corinthians 13:14, discussing the Trinitarian nature of the blessing. Paul expresses the desire that every believer would know the grace of Christ, the love of God and fellowship with the Spirit.

Looking at the troubled life of Joseph, this article shows how Joseph expressed his faith in God through the names of his two sons he had in Egypt. The names Manasseh and Ephraim show that Joseph believed that God's hand was with him, and that God made him fruitful (Genesis 41:52).

When Christians experience suffering or pain, they can find their strength in God by remembering these truths: God accepts them in Christ, His grace is sufficient always, He promised to give wisdom to those who ask, His power lifts up the faint, and in Christ our hope is certain.

Looking at the story of Rahab (Joshua 6:25), this article shows that God's grace knows no limits, and that there is no sin which is beyond His grace.

In 2 Timothy 4:13 Paul, in prison, requests his cloak and books. This exemplifies a balance between body and soul - between physical and spiritual well-being. Since God created us as bipartite beings, caring for our bodies reflects our hope of our resurrected body.

Genesis 1:1 describes a triune God. This verse therefore rejects atheism, polytheism and pantheism. Instead, it shows how creation speaks about the sovereignty of God.This Bible passage, along with John 1:1, shows how creation finds meaning in Christ.

This article shows from biblical examples how God is faithful to his covenant, and how in the covenant he shows us compassion and works to call us to himself.

When Christ was crucified, there were various events that happened. This article looks at the three of those events: the darkness that covered the earth (Mark 15:33), the tearing of the temple veil (Mark 15:38), and the confession of the centurion (Mark 15:39).

In the time of Christ olives had economic, health, and spiritual uses. This article discusses the significance of biblical references to olives.