A real theological difficulty can emerge when we read Scripture across the covenants in regard to faith and obedience. On the one hand, Scripture teaches that true obedience flows from faith, and that faith itself requires the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:7–9). On the other hand, Pentecost is presented as a decisive… Continue reading How Did Old Testament Believers Obey Before Pentecost? Is Obedience “Better” Today?
One of the parts of my job I love most is helping people say what they intend when they’re teaching Scripture. Today that turned into a chance to introduce a colleague to one of my favorite free tools: StepBible.org. She was writing about the moment Jesus met His disciples in the boat, when He said,… Continue reading I Am. It Is I.
If you have a Bible nearby and want to follow along, I’m taking a close look at 2 Peter 3:10-12 today. But before we do, let’s pause and pray briefly. Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your Word. Please open the ears of every reader now to hear, understand, and apply it to our lives… Continue reading Will It All Burn?
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
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