You may already know this, but even if you do, here is a fun summary of why our English translations use both of these words. The title “John the Baptist” (sometimes translated “John the Baptizer”) comes from the Greek ho baptistēs, meaning “the one who baptizes,” and refers to John’s ministry of baptizing people in… Continue reading John The Baptizer, or John The Baptist?
We recently got an email that adornthegospel.com has passed 100,000 views! That's really not much in the blogosphere, especially after 7 years, but it meant a lot to us. To celebrate, here are some more thoughts on the inspiration for this website, Titus 2:10: Many of us have bought jewelry in a store before, whether… Continue reading Adorn The Gospel
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s here, it’s powerful, and it’s rapidly changing the way we live and interact with the world. For Christians, this brings both opportunities and serious concerns. My goal here is not to stir up fear, nor to encourage blind acceptance, but to call believers to thoughtful,… Continue reading AI, Christians, and the Tower of Babel: A Call for Discernment Without Fear
We can all benefit from some more encouragement to pray. And if we believe that God wants us to communicate with Him, we might ask: When? Where? How do we build a habit of prayer? The Bible gives us a lot of freedom in answering that question, but it’s clear God wants us to pray.… Continue reading How We Can Build Habits Of Prayer?
In the Ancient Near East, nighttime was very dark. With the glow of headlights and streetlamps today, sundown doesn't really stop us from traveling wherever we want to go. But before electricity, if a caravan set out in the dark of night, travelers had to carry lamps or torches that would light only the next… Continue reading Is The Bible Difficult To Understand? – The Clarity of Scripture (Perspicuity)
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