An Oxford University professor, theologian, and author.
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We live in an age of throwaway worldviews. And many are wondering if they can find a way of thinking and living that is secure and reliable — something that won’t be out of date in a few years’ time.
Happily, Scripture is rich in images that we can use to explain the remarkable appeal and power of the gospel, and help people grasp the difference that it can make to their lives. In this article I shall explore three biblical images that speak particularly well to our cultural moment and draw out their rich resonances. Read More →
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For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves.
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NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION
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Freelance writer, artist, pilot, and independent reporter.
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A newly released survey from Lifeway Research brought to light some uncomfortable findings for American Christians when it comes to biblical literacy. Out of about 2,000 American adults who identify as Christian, most didn’t know their Bible very well.
It’s not all bad news. The survey did reveal that churchgoers were pretty good at identifying which statements were in the Bible and which weren’t. That level of discernment is necessary for the spiritual battlefield.
But the real struggle — for both men and women nearly equally — came with memorizing Scripture and, in general, understanding the structure and timeline of biblical events. Read More →
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Discover how Global Bible Month celebrates the power of Scripture and invites people around the world to engage with God's Word.
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Discover the key moments that shaped the Bible's story and see how they connect to reveal God's greater plan from beginning to end.
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Discover what Jesus reveals about God as Father and how calling Him Abba invites you to understand His love in a deeper way.
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Dean at Southeastern University and author of A World Without God.
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A strange thing keeps happening in the modern world. People who no longer believe in God still wander into churches. Many say they’ve come to think. Perhaps they’re also looking for somewhere to bring a burden they cannot name.
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Sooner or later, our striving can begin to feel strangely insubstantial. We reach the milestones, then wonder why satisfaction hasn’t followed. When distractions fade, the questions become harder to avoid.
Ecclesiastes gives voice to that feeling:
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“Meaningless! Meaningless! … Everything is meaningless.”
— Ecclesiastes 1:2 (NIV)
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Success doesn't settle our questions
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There is a growing weariness about our culture. Many people feel emotionally depleted. They worked hard, pursued achievement, and followed the script they inherited — only to discover that accomplishment and progress do not necessarily produce a meaningful life.
Meanwhile, the appetite for purpose, meditation, astrology, and spiritual guidance persists. Losing belief in God hasn’t ended the search for something beyond ourselves.
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Perhaps that is why people still wander into abandoned churches. They cannot quite leave these old questions behind. Because success and progress alone cannot make our lives feel meaningful.
But something — or Someone — else can.
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