The Prophetic Significance of the Davidic Line and Covenant By Andy Woods After the nations had gone into apostasy at Babel (Gen 11:1-9), God entered into a covenant with the patriarch Abraham (then called Abram) for the purpose of blessing the world through Abraham and his lineage (the Jewish race/nation).…
The Work of the Holy Spirit Among the Unsaved By Andy Woods As believers, we frequently speak about the various ministries the Holy Spirit performs in our individual lives and also within our churches. However, there are also ministries that the Spirit accomplished in our lives before we became Christians.…
Why Believe in Christ's Virgin Birth? By Andy Woods As we enter the Christmas season, we celebrate Christ's entrance into the world. Yet, Christ's birth was anything but normal since He was born of a virgin (Matt 1:18-25). We might ask, "Is it really necessary to believe in the virgin…
The Battle Is the Lord's By Daymond Duck The story of a young shepherd boy named David defeating a giant named Goliath is one of the most famous stories in the Bible (1Sam. 17:1-50). Most scholars believe David was only about 17 years old when he volunteered to fight that…
Falling Away? A Study of Hebrews 6 By Jack Kelley It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age,…
Christ's Work on Our Behalf By Deb Garland This article provides a helpful overview of Christ's work on the behalf of those who believe in Him. Key elements of His atoning work are summarized. A Work of Reconciliation The atonement of Christ encapsulates both His death and resurrection leading to…
The Great Pyramid of Giza By Jack Kelley The Great Pyramid’s builder knew all the dimensions of Earth and had a command of engineering, astronomy, and mathematics that would be impressive even today. If this guy didn’t have supernatural capability himself, he was certainly assisted by Someone who does. (Note:…
What Happened to Ananias and Sapphira? By Dr. Andy Woods One of the most peculiar stories of the Bible involves the divine slaying of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5:1-11. The events of Acts 5:1-11 must be understood in harmony with the communal living arrangement practiced by the early church.…
Romans 1:16-17: An Exposition By Dr. Andy Woods Perhaps one of the simplest statements of the gospel in all of Scripture is found in Romans 1:16-17. Paul mentions this terse statement about the gospel at the beginning of his letter to the Romans since this gospel represents the central idea…
How Complicated is Salvation? By Dr. Andy Woods On his second missionary journey while in Philippi, Paul was asked the most important question that a human being can ask. The Philippian jailer inquired, "What must I do to be saved?" Paul's answer was astonishing in its simplicity. He tersely replied,…