Genesis 1:18

Why do we start with “original sin” when the Bible starts with “original good”?…

As God’s image-bearers, Adam and Eve were created for intimate and unbroken fellowship with their Creator. But their purpose also contained a significant horizontal (or earthly) aspect as well: Adam and Eve were also created to fill the earth.Genesis 1:27–28says, “Male and female He created them. God blessed them; and God said to them, ‘Be …

Is there a difference between assemblingin personversus assemblingonline? Last time, we argued that Scripture commands believers to assemble (Hebrews 10:25). But with the advances of modern technology, that command must be further elaborated. Why does it matter if we gatherdigitallyinstead ofphysically? The answer to this question lies in biblical anthropology—the study of humanity. Embodied Souls …

This series was first published in June, 2016. –ed. “God is love” (1 John 4:8). That’s a transcendent thought that finds its ultimate expression in the cross of Christ. The most famous verse in the Bible confirms that God’s love was the motive for sending Christ: “For God so loved the world . . .” …