What Does It Mean to Pick Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus? (Mark 8)

6 Reasons to Study the Bible

Glenna Marshall

We like having some biblical knowledge. We like the idea of connecting with God in his word. But doing the work to understand Scripture can seem too challenging or just plain overwhelming.

10 Purposes for Our Suffering Found in 2 Corinthians

Keith R. Krell

There are at least ten purposes in our suffering in 2 Corinthians, but there are myriads that Scripture lays out and only God knows in his eternal wisdom.

A Biblical Theology of the Holy Spirit

Andreas J. Köstenberger

One fascinating challenge when studying the Holy Spirit throughout Scripture is that there is only a limited amount of material on the Spirit in the Old Testament.

How to Put Lust to Death

John Piper

Many professing Christians have a view of salvation that's disconnected from real life, nullifies the Bible's threats, and puts the Christ-claiming sinner beyond the reach of biblical warnings.

Will God Ever Give Us More Than We Can Handle?

Keith R. Krell

During a severe trial, you can almost count on a fellow believer saying, “Remember, God will never give you more than you can handle.” It’s usually meant to comfort. But often it does the opposite.

Unpacking “Everything Happens for a Reason”

Kenneth Berding

Have you ever suffered in some way when a well-meaning friend quips, “Well, you know, everything happens for a reason”? How did that make you feel?