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Paul, as we see from the text, is Timothy’s father in the faith. He has assumed the responsibility of teaching Timothy Christlike obedience and behavior, perhaps because Paul led Timothy to faith in Christ. Even if he had not, Paul knew the importance of ...

One of the definitions of redemption, according to Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, was to “set loose something that was bound; to ransom.” In this chapter in Matthew, women

As human beings created in the image of God, our souls were given by God when He breathed life into the first man — Adam. No breath of God, no life....

Looking at how our Heavenly Father is described throughout both the Old and New Testaments starts to give us a sense that this attribute is active, passionate and impactful to those who receive it....

The Power of Vision - King Solomon said ‘‘Where there is no vision the people perish.’’One of the things that the above statement makes very clear is that a vision is vital to carrying out the Divine will for our...

Heraclitus once wrote that "War is both father and king of all," and "all things come to pass through the compulsion of strife." According to the

The Crucifixion of Jesus is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. All of Scripture leads up to this pinnacle moment in the history of humanity. Here is a summary of the crucifixion of Jesus on the cross and facts about His death.

As we think about this special relationship with God, we should remember our heavenly Father is not human (Numbers 23:19). “God is spirit” says John 4:24. Yet because God is Spirit, this can make Him difficult to relate to. It is a natural tendency to tur...

Rachel Britton is a British-born writer, author, and speaker whose passion is to help others become comfortable and confident in their conversation with God. Rachel holds a Masters in Religion from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Her blog “Prayi...

Some may view covenant like a contract, where you both sign on the dotted line and get your rewards for doing your part. However, a covenant in God’s mindset is more than just each party doing his or her part. A covenant with God is a promise that builds a lasting relationship between the Creator and His creation while redeeming those that were lost back to the Father who loves them. Let's look at two types of covenants in the Bible and 5 specific covenants from God.