Unity and the Problem of Sin
There is always a balance that Christians must seek to maintain. On the one hand, we are to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Eph…
Author: Doy Moyer
Is the Wound Incurable?
There is a direct correlation between lawlessness and the loss of love. In speaking of the destruction of Jerusalem, Jesus made the point: “And because lawlessness will be increased, the…
Seek the Welfare of the City
God’s people had been sent into Babylonian exile because of their failure to keep the covenant. While in exile, what should have been the attitude of God’s people generally? Jeremiah…
Praise God for Peace and Hope!
Hope has long been expressed in songs. We see a pattern in Scripture of songs being sung when victory is recognized. For example, think of the song of Moses after…
What Sort of People?
Peter spoke of the coming of Jesus as the “Day of the Lord” (2 Pet 3:10). He said it the day would come like a thief, which indicates a need…
When We Don’t Know Why
We have so much difficulty grasping why bad things happen in this world. How can God be in control when we see so much heartache, sickness, and evil? This has…
Trust and Submission
Trust and submission are two related issues that we sometimes have a difficult time putting into practice. They are also two of the most significant aspects of what it means…
Bad Company Corrupts Good Morals
Paul makes an important argument in 1 Corinthians 15 about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He begins the chapter by showing that there were many witnesses to the resurrected Christ.…
The Redemption of Judah: Judah’s Role in Genesis
We often think of the latter part of Genesis as being all about Joseph. There is no doubt that the role of Joseph here is major. Yet we might also…