Is It Fair for God to Judge Those Whom He Predestined? (Romans 9)
Robert W. Yarbrough
What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God’s part? By no means! For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”
10 Reasons the Old Testament Matters to Christians
Jason S. DeRouchie
Without the Old Testament, we wouldn’t understand the problem for which Jesus and the New Testament supply the solution.
14 Principles for Studying the Bible
Douglas Sean O'Donnell
How can you dig deeper into God’s Word? Understand it better? Apply it well? Keep these fourteen foundational Bible study principles in mind when you read.
Where, When, and Why Were Each of Paul’s Letters Written?
One recent commentary asserts simply and plausibly, “Paul’s primary purpose in writing Romans was to minister to the believers in Rome for whom he had an apostolic responsibility.”
7 Passages to Read on Ash Wednesday
Today marks the beginning of the Lent season. Read seven passages of Scripture to help prepare your heart.
Did Jesus Lie to His Brothers? (John 7)
James M. Hamilton Jr.
In John 7 Jesus tells his brothers he is not going to the Feast of Booths, but then he does. We must understand what the brothers are suggesting here and what Jesus is saying he is not going to do.
God Is Our Fortress—A Reading of Psalm 46 by Kristyn Getty
Be encouraged by this reading of Psalm 46 by Kristyn Getty, and rest in the promises of God to be with us—and for us—in our time of need.
How to Study the Bible: A 5-Day Plan with Jen Wilkin
As Christians, we believe the Bible is the very word of God, and it’s pivotal that we spend time knowing and loving him through it.
4 Ways to Read the Bible for Personal Application
David Powlison
Your whole Bible “applies personally.” This Lord is your God; this history is your history; these people are your people; this Savior has brought you in to participate in who he is and what he does.
What Is Wisdom, and How Do I Acquire It?
Matthew S. Harmon
In a world awash with information, we as believers desperately need wisdom. But what is it exactly? That is a surprisingly difficult question to answer simply.
Glimpsing the Gospel in Every Book of the Bible
Biblical literacy is ever-important for Christians as we seek to understand how the Scriptures come together to tell the story of the gospel.
What Kind of Teacher Is Jesus?
Ted Newell
The documents describing Jesus’s career—the four Gospels—make clear that he was a teacher.
Spiritual Blessing: More than Just a Nice Feeling
Gloria Furman
God's blessings are more than just polite sayings or false promises—we have assurance of these blessings from the the Holy Spirit.
How and Where the NT Authors Reaffirm the Ten Commandments (Except One)
Wayne Grudem
The Ten Commandments are part of the OT Law, but NT authors do quote or allude to the commandments quite often as being relevant for new covenant Christians (except for one).
10 Things You Should Know about Catechesis
Joe Carter
What is catechesis? Here are 10 facts you should know.
What Did Jesus Teach about Justification?
Thomas R. Schreiner
When we think of justification conceptually instead of just verbally, we see that Jesus taught justification in his own idiom and his own way before Paul ever came on the scene.
Are the Old Testament’s Moral Laws Still Binding on Us Today?
Wayne Grudem
Even if the Mosaic covenant no longer has binding force on us today, we still need to realize that the Old Testament is a valuable source of ethical wisdom.
10 Things You Should Know about the Beatitudes
Chris Castaldo
The Beatitudes set the moral and spiritual bar so high that we cannot possibly live up to them—and in our best moments, we know this.
How Do I Know If I’m One of the Elect?
Andrew David Naselli
If you follow Christ and are struggling with whether you are elect, you are at war. You are fighting a scheme of the devil.
The First Adam, the Last Adam, and the Gospel
John MacArthur
John MacArthur discusses the historicity and significance of Adam in the Bible.
5 Myths about Studying the Bible
Matthew S. Harmon
If we truly believe that our very spiritual lives depend on every word that comes from the mouth of God (Deut 8:3; Matt 4:4), we will make the time to study God’s Word.
Interpreting the Bible in 3 Simple Steps
Vern S. Poythress
In the simplest form, we sit down and read the Bible with a focus on the fact that God is present and speaks to us through what we read.
How to Pray through the Psalms
Donald S. Whitney
As a whole, the psalms comprise the best place in Scripture from which to pray Scripture.
How the Resurrection Changes Everything
Jesus death an resurrection changed everything, and it has the power to change us.
4 Prayers to Pray when You’re Repentant
Turn to God and his Word and the prayers of the saints when your heart cries out to the Lord in repentance.
Introducing the ESV Holy Bible: Dyslexia-Friendly Edition
Approximately 17 percent of the global population has dyslexia, and many do not have the proper resources to easily read God’s Word.
The Middle Ground between Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology
Peter J. Gentry,
Stephen J. Wellum
Putting together the biblical covenants is central to the doing of biblical and systematic theology.
5 Tips for Starting a Bible Study
Kristofer Holroyd
The Holy Spirit must always lead us into God’s truth, so pray for his help to help you lead a study of his Word.
What Is the Difference between Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology?
Jon Nielson
The Bible doesn’t come to us as an academic textbook, with carefully delineated topical headings organized according to theological themes. What is different about these two ways of organizing theology?
True, False, or Heresy?
Robert Letham
Orthodoxy and Heresy Orthodoxy means right doctrine or belief. In one very important sense it is essential to salvation. Although we are saved entirely by the grace of God, not on the basis of the …