New Testament

Does Paul want husbands and wives to ‘submit to one another’?

The pattern for a husband’s headship is Christ’s headship over his bride — the church.

What are the tongues of fire in Acts 2? (Part 2)

Throughout Acts, the Spirit works in believers to empower them for service.

What are the tongues of fire in Acts 2? (Part 1)

The underlying idea in the symbolism of Pentecost was that if God was able to redeem his people from Egypt, then he would be able to provide for their lives too, just as he had promised.

When you proclaim the gospel, use words

Those who have been changed and shaped by the gospel cannot help but speak and share the gospel.

What is the unpardonable sin?

This is a message not for the tender conscience or the stumbling believer, but rather for the pseudo-religious who stands over against Jesus in smugness.

3 things you may not know about the Sermon on the Mount

The sermon is wisdom from the Father, inviting us through faith to re-orient our values, vision, and habits from the ways of external righteousness to whole-heartedness toward God.

What does Paul mean when he says ‘let a woman learn quietly?’

God intends a certain order in the husband-wife relationship. The order of creation establishes the husband as leader in the first marriage and in all marriages to follow.

Author Interview: Thomas R. Schreiner on 1 Corinthians

Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, sat down with Andrew Smith to talk about the scholar’s new commentary on 1 Corinthians.

The Exclusivity of Christ Isn’t an Abstract Doctrine. It Will Change Your Life

Do you shrink back from saying what you believe to gain the praise of others?

3 ways to misread the Sermon on the Mount

The Sermon on the Mount may be the most well-known and most misunderstood sermon in all of history.

Jesus calls you to hate your family. Here’s why

Our Savior to calls us to love him supremely—even if it costs our lives. No matter what, it’s worth it.

Is there anything worse than sin? Jesus says so

For those who have led little ones astray—who have caused others to renounce the gospel—their punishment will be more intense in some way.

4 reminders from Galatians every pastor needs today

We are not in ministry to share our own spiritual insights or to coach others with practical tips for living. We are called to preach Christ and him crucified.

Why you can’t understand the Bible without understanding the covenants

If we don’t understand the covenants, we will not and cannot understand the Bible because we won’t understand how the story fits together.

Faith that moves mountains: What Jesus didn’t mean

Jesus teaches us that if we have the smallest amount of faith, God works on our behalf.