“Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you.” 1 Peter 3:15 First Peter 3:15 tells us to have a defense for the hope that we have in Christ. Theologists call biblical defense apologetics. Regretfully, many believers do not have a defense. They cannot explain why they…

“The law of the LORD is perfect.” Psalm 19:7 The Bible often tells us to keep God’s laws and commandments. Believers willingly do so because we love Him and want to please Him. More than that, we trust His law is perfect and inerrant. How do we know His law…

“We hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful works of God.” Acts 2:11 A recent study by Infinity Concepts and Grey Matter Research found that about one-quarter of surveyed evangelicals claim to have spoken in tongues. Speaking in tongues is often practiced in Pentecostal and some charismatic churches…

“Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 At some point, many ponder why there is so much suffering and evil in the world. We see it on the news, in our neighborhoods, and sometimes in our homes. How can God, who is eternally holy and good…

“Without shedding of blood, there is no remission.” Hebrews 9:22 Under Old Testament law, God required sacrificing animals and shedding their blood to forgive sin. A Levite priest would repeatedly offer sacrifices, expecting God to show mercy, but the sacrifices were never adequate to cover the cost of sin (Hebrews…

“For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth.” Isaiah 65:17 When we think of end-time prophecy, we often think of the books of Revelation, Daniel, and Thessalonians. But the prophet Isaiah also wrote about it. He not only foresaw the coming of the Messiah as the suffering servant…

“Walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.” Ephesians 4:1 Many people commonly ask themselves, “What is my calling?” or “What is my purpose in life?” We ponder and search, trying to figure out what we are supposed to be doing and why we are here on this…

“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.” Philippians 4:23 In the years following Jesus’ ascension to heaven (Acts 2), the Sanhedrin became increasingly upset with the “Way” and those who followed Jesus, claiming He is the promised Messiah. …

“Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog.” Ezekiel 38:2 Both Ezekiel 38–39 and Revelation 20:7–8 mention a great battle between Gog and Magog and Israel. The Bible gives us few clues about this end-time prophecy, causing many to speculate who or what Gog and…