Biblical prayer is not bargaining with an unpredictable deity. It is covenant appeal to a God who binds Himself by promise and cannot lie. Discover the Reformed covenantal basis for confident prayer.
Category: Biblical Studies
Context Is King: Why Interpretation Demands Context
From the War of the Worlds broadcast to the Charge of the Light Brigade to Philippians 2:12, missing context inverts meaning. Why the historical-grammatical method matters.
Sheol Evolved: The Dead Divided
How did the biblical understanding of the afterlife develop from Sheol to the divided realm Jesus described? Trace the progressive revelation from Old Testament through the New.
The Reliability of the Gospels: Can We Trust the New Testament?
Examine the historical evidence for the reliability of the Gospels: manuscript evidence, eyewitness testimony, early dating, archaeological confirmation, and more.
No Condemnation in Christ: Romans 8:1-3
Romans 8 declares no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. The law could not make us righteous, but God's Son did. Explore forensic justification and the believer's security.
Lesson 18: Why the Law Was Temporary
The Mosaic Law was a temporary shadow pointing to Christ, not God's permanent plan. Faith has always been the means of righteousness, from Abraham to the cross.
Lesson 15: Law and Gospel in Galatians
What is the relationship between the law and the gospel? Explore Galatians 3:15-29 to understand the purpose of the law, the law as tutor, and freedom in Christ.
The Sermon on the Mount: Revolutionary Ethics Grounded in God's Character
Christ calls His followers to a stable, unchanging goodness grounded in God's character. The Sermon on the Mount is the most revolutionary ethical discourse ever given.