According to the Encyclopedia of the Bible on Bible Gateway, “redemption is deliverance from the power of an alien dominion and enjoyment of the resulting freedom….The heart of the biblical message of redemption is the...
Churches may someday lose their tax-exempt status. Would that be as bad as it sounds? In theory, churches should make attractive neighbors. They are places of prayer, worship, and good works. When you see a...
Three things about Kobe’s life and legacy ring true, and are informative—especially for believers. Some moments embed themselves in your memory. Most people can remember where they were during 9/11—the dreadful day thousands of American...
The “extreme middle” is shaped like a cross. My engagement with the impeachment imbroglio playing out in the hallowed chamber of the US Senate has been mostly after the fact. I watch daily news reports...
Churches are tax exempt for good reason. Anything else would be disastrous. In the cover story of Christianity Today’s January/February issue, Paul Matzko makes a provocative argument that churches’ tax-exempt status comes at a cost,...
CT discusses key distinctives of evangelical belief, identity, and spirituality. What does it mean to be evangelical? The term, without a doubt, is widely misunderstood and frequently misrepresented. In recent years, the term evangelical has...
Here’s what to look for when you’re choosing a new church home. Stress of Moving They say moving house is one of the most stressful things we do in our lives. There is so much...
Support Bible Gateway—Browse the Bible Gateway Store⇨ BibleGatewayStore.com▼ The Bible Can Help Companies Restore Public Trust, Princeton Professor Finds⇨ Princeton, Faith & Work, Towards a “Restoration of...
Forgetfulness isn’t generally something we consider a virtue. Which is why it was an initial surprise to me that, in Isaiah 43, the prophet issues a call to “forget the former things; do not dwell...
By Dr. Tony Evans Doing battle against Satan requires more than a New Year’s resolution and a dose of will power. Spiritual warfare requires spiritual weaponry. The strength you need to successfully do such battle...
