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Understanding genres provides a starting place in every aspect of Christian discipleship, teaching, and training. Whether you teach, counsel, lead worship, or serve in some other capacity, all that we do should be informed by God’s Word.

The works of the flesh may seem old-fashioned, but the term still has something important to teach us today. So what are the works of the flesh, exactly?

The Old Testament speaks about revival several times, mostly in the book of Ezra's account of Israel rebuilding Jerusalem. So can we learn anything from Ezra's words?

We all want our relatives to find faith before it's too late, but some don't make that choice until later in life. Why is this?

The Bible can be confusing to those who have yet to give their hearts over to Jesus because loving him reveals a deeper meaning. Real love starts with knowing Christ Jesus, not just as a great teacher, but as Savior and King.

A person who does not accept Christ is not saved. A person who does accept Christ is saved for eternity. No one can take that person away from God’s love, security, and protection. A believer becomes a child of God.

We rejoice in the Lord by focusing and seeing things about the Lord that cause joy to rise up in our hearts. That is the work of the Holy Spirit and the forming characteristic of joy in His fruit that grows within us.

What does it mean to lament? Have any of us felt such deep sorrow at some point in our lives? Is our lamenting or has our lamenting been based upon a deep regret of personal past sins, wrongdoings, or transgressions?

What is the meaning and significance of tribulation in the Bible? Discover what we can learn from scripture about the trials and tribulations of this world.

Many images in Revelation had special meaning for the people John wrote to—but also ideas that matter to believers today. How can we explore the verse "behold a pale horse" and apply its meaning to our lives today?

What does the hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” tell us about calling? Who wrote it, and why does it remain so powerful today?

We shouldn’t trust the world’s idea of heaven anyway, but what about those of us who follow Jesus? With biblical literacy lacking more and more in our society, what do we know about the biblical idea of heaven? Here are seven myths about heaven...

We celebrate Holy Communion because Christ commanded his disciples to do it as a remembrance of him and what he was about to do. It was to be an act of worship.

Let’s not quit quiet time. Let’s avoid demanding that it accomplish something it’s not designed to accomplish. Let’s avoid privatizing our spiritual lives and commit to ensuring that our personal study of Scripture takes place within the community...

Jesus taught His disciples and followers that prayer takes persistence. He taught them to ask, seek, and knock. The early church “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42).

Evangelism, which is spreading the gospel, is important to Jesus. As the Bible tells us, Jesus came so that we may live. Jesus wants everyone to know this truth so they, too, can be part of God’s holy kingdom.

May these quotes about God’s timing, from the Bible and history, restore our awe of time and space—and revive our hope in the one who holds eternity in His hand.

Jesus warned his followers, “stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming” (Matthew 24:42). So is Jesus coming back soon?

Discover the Bible story of the Romans Road to salvation and its meaning. What must we do to ensure our salvation to heaven?

Every time a revival happens, Christians wonder, "is it genuine?" and "will this lead to real long-lasting change?" Both are great questions and fortunately the Bible provides answers.