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Often when people want to emphasize the serious nature of a matter, they describe it as “a matter of life or death.” The gospel is certainly a serious matter as it pertains to our eternal life or death (Romans 6:23). But in another sense, the gospel is a message of either life or death depending […]
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Thought from today’s Bible reading from 1 Timothy 1-6. Many professed Christians see no problem with the casual use of alcohol (often referred to as “social drinking”) provided that one does not become drunk. Yet the New Testament does not sanction this kind of drinking for the Christian. Paul’s instructions to Timothy about the use […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Philippians 1-4. “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose” (Philippians 1:21-22). Paul was confident in his hope of a […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Ephesians 1-6. In the beginning, man was made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). This did not mean that man’s physical appearance was like that of God. “God is spirit” (John 4:24) and does not have a flesh and blood body like we do. Man was made in […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Colossians 1-4; Philemon 1. Thankfulness is a recurring theme throughout the Bible. The following passage helps show how thankfulness should be a normal and consistent trait for the Christian. “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Acts 27-28. When Paul came to Rome as a prisoner, he was able to meet with “the leading men of the Jews” (Acts 28:17) and talk to them about why he was there and to explain to them the truth about the gospel he taught. However, these men knew […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Acts 24-26. When Paul stood before Felix, a lawyer named Tertullus brought accusations against him on behalf of the Jews. Notice the charges that were made: “For we have found this man a real pest and a fellow who stirs up dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, […]
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What does “propitiation” mean? How is “justification” connected to salvation? What does “sanctification” look like in our day-to-day lives? The Bible uses some powerful words to describe God’s plan to save mankind. However, these words are not always easy to understand, especially when they are not part of our everyday vocabulary. This book explores key Bible terms that unlock the message of the gospel.
Big Words in the Bible examines five important words – Propitiation, Reconciliation, Sanctification, Justification, and Resurrection – using plain language to see how the Scriptures describe these concepts and how the apostle Paul employs them in his letter to the Romans. This book also contains an appendix with eleven additional articles to explore these topics further.
Whether you are new to the Bible and want to grow in your understanding or want a simple way to explain these core gospel doctrines to others, this book will be helpful. With a focus on the Scriptures, Big Words in the Bible helps break down these fundamental topics to shed light on the life-changing message of the gospel and the salvation found in it.
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