Child of God
What do people mean when they ask if someone is a “child of God”? Suggested Daily Reading: John 1:12-13; Romans 8:14-17 and Galatians 4:5-7 In one sense,…
God’s Grace
Is God gracious to everyone or only to the saved? Suggested Daily Readings: Psalm 145:8-9; Luke 6:35-36 and Ephesians 2:1-10 God is gracious to all, but in…
Jesus’ Second Coming
What does “Jesus’ Second Coming” mean? Suggested Daily Reading: Matthew 24:29-39 While Jesus did appear on earth in a human form or as “the Angel of the…
Jesus’ Descent Into Hell
Did Jesus really go into hell? Suggested Daily Reading: Psalm 18:5 and Psalm 116:3, and then Matthew 26:38-42 and 27:46 The punishments experienced by those in hell…
Good Friday
Jesus suffered a terrible and awful death by crucifixion, so why then when we commemorate this event, do we call it “Good Friday”? Suggested Daily Reading: Matthew 27: 27-56…
Passion Weeks
What are “Passion Weeks”? Suggested Daily Reading: Isaiah 53 The word “passion” has two meanings: Intense feelings or emotions. If a person expresses an opinion with strong…
Spiritual Death
What does “spiritual death” or “being born spiritually dead” mean? Suggested Daily Reading: Psalm 14:2-3; Isaiah 64:6-7 and Jeremiah 13:23 The Bible speaks of three types of…
Original Sin
Why am I punished for Adam’s sin? Is this fair? Suggested Daily Reading: Romans 5:12-18 and I Corinthians 15:22 Adam is our Covenant Father and Natural Father. As…
God’s Plan Includes Man’s Sin
Why did God allow Adam and Eve to sin? Suggested Daily Reading: Romans 9:1-23 God is God. No created person can fully understand the mind of God. …
Satan’s Tempting People to Sin
Why and how does Satan tempt people to sin? Suggested Daily Reading: Genesis 3:1-7 After being defeated and punished by God for their sinful, rebellious actions, Satan and…