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In a variety of ways, the prophecy of Nahum brings home the gospel and carries along the redemptive story that culminates in Jesus Christ.
Rather than focusing mainly on human faithfulness to God, the book of Nehemiah shows God’s faithfulness to his unfaithful people.
Numbers is especially relevant for God's people in “wilderness” times when we must practice faith and trust in God's guidance and provision.
As an oracle of judgment, Obadiah presents unique challenges for gospel application.
The central gospel themes in Paul’s shortest letter are surprisingly substantial.
If there ever was a clarion call to rejoice because of the gospel, it is Paul’s epistle to the Philippians.
The book of Proverbs is one of the “many ways” God spoke, leading us to his only Son Jesus.
George W. Robertson, Bruce A. Ware
Jesus considered the book of Psalms to be ultimately about him.
The book of Revelation is a triumphant vision of God’s final victory over all the forces of evil in the world.
Romans explains the saving work of Jesus reported in the Gospels, and unpacks many of the teachings that were foundational to the churches that arose in Acts.
The language of redemption permeates the story of Ruth.
We gain insight into the loving nature of the God who inspired this Song, and are made able to love him in return although we constantly require his fidelity, protection, and undeserved love.
The book of Titus is a letter from Paul to a young pastor, urging him to lead his people deeper into the gospel.
Writing to people who were discouraged by living, after the exile, Zechariah encouraged them to look forward to the day when the Lord would act once again.
People are rebellious, even God’s people, but God himself insists on doing his people eternal good anyway.
The Gospel Is about More (But Not Less) Than Your Personal Salvation
We are not just individually liberated from death, hell, and the Devil—the whole of creation is on an exodus journey as well.
The Greatest Example of Courage in the Bible
It was joy that animated Jesus in the face of hardship, and therefore, he is the greatest example of courage.
The Greatest Example of Irony in the Bible
Retributive and restorative irony ultimately finds its zenith of expression at the cross.
As we listen to the Bible’s story, we begin to understand where we fit in and how the moments in our lives and the things around us fit together.
The Hardest Thing Jesus Said about My Money
Perhaps you felt a twinge of discomfort when Jesus told the rich young man to give everything he had to the poor and follow him. But he’s not done.
The ESV is an “essentially” translation of the Bible in contemporary English emphasizing “word-for-word” accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning.
The Hope of the Resurrection That Is Found in the Old Testament
Where does the concept of resurrection come from? Why is it necessary for Jesus to be raised? It’s because it’s already predicted in the Old Testament.
I am amazed by God's great love and compassion for his church.
The Importance of Books in Christian History
From ancient times, books have had a profound and mysterious power to move us. We find this in every culture and in every time period.
The Importance of Recapturing Biblical Marriage
Reclaiming the biblical meaning of marriage in our culture today matters because the darkness of our generation is deep and profound.
The Invention That Changed Everything
If you had to name the most important invention of the last thousand years, what would come to mind?
The Journey to Accepting Difficult Doctrines Is Painful (and Rewarding)
We can think about difficult doctrines in at least a couple of categories. Some of these doctrines are particularly hard to understand. And then there are those doctrines that are hard to accept.
In justification God does not merely decide unilaterally to forgive us our sins.
There is no doubt about it—the Bible is a big-picture book that calls us to big-picture living.