You probably have heard of churches where the Bible is not preached - as in, literally not preached, not even referenced. Did you know though that there was a time when a preacher in the Bible didn't use his Bible when he could have? Why did it happen, and what can we learn from it?   Read More

Have you ever had someone dismiss something you've taught directly from the Bible simply by saying, "That's not what it means to me"? Why does this happen, and why does it represent a problem when it's said about the one and only book containing God's inspired words?   Read More

Years ago, a scene of enduring and steadfast love unfolded in front of my eyes during a routine visit at a nursing home. It called me to reflect on the love that I and others have for Jesus.   Read More

Ephesians 5:18 contrasts being drunk with wine with being filled with the Spirit. Why? I firmly believe it's a question of influence. Click through to explore this passage with me.   Read More

Have you ever stopped to reflect upon the words recorded in Mark 1:1? Why did Mark use the word Gospel to describe his message? And is there any significance to him describing the Gospel as having a beginning?   Read More

The Bible uses the term "sound" to describe doctrine, faith, and other aspects of the Christian practice. What does it mean for something to be "sound"? Click through to follow the journey of one Christian as he discovered what soundness was and was not through firsthand experiences.   Read More

Christians frequently feel as though the efforts of others in the past or the present but elsewhere cause their own contributions in the here and now to pale in comparison. Through the prophet Zechariah, God offered the Jews building the second temple who felt similarly to these Christians a word of encouragement. We'd all do well to consider it.   Read More

God calls every Christian to tell others about the good news that they have discovered in the Gospel. This instruction is easier for some than others. Perhaps those who find it difficult can reflect on the story of how one first century Christian became an evangelist.   Read More

Angels are great at sending messages; they do it all throughout biblical history. So why, even when they send messages that ultimately lead to conversions, do we never see them sending the Gospel message itself?   Read More

While religious historians outside of the churches of Christ refer to them, they sometimes use terms like Restoration Heritage, Restoration Tradition, or Restoration Movement. Should Christians adopt this terminology themselves?   Read More

Before the first Christian was martyred, he gave a defense for His faith in Jesus. But why did he start by talking about Abraham? And what can we learn from the way he and other first century Christians engaged the Old Testament?  Read More

You might have heard before that "dead men tell no tales." Well, apparently no one told the author of the book of Hebrews. No, Hebrews doesn't teach that the dead communicate directly with us. But it does say that there is a sense in which Abel and even his blood continue to speak to us. What does Abel's blood say, and what better thing does Jesus' blood say (Hebrews 12:24)?  Read More