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Thought from today’s Bible reading from Matthew 19; Mark 10. After Jesus explained that there was no lawful cause other than fornication for one to put away his spouse and that one’s subsequent marriage would constitute adultery (Matthew 19:9), His disciples concluded that it would be better not to marry. “The disciples said to Him, […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Luke 17:11-18:14. Jesus told a parable of two men – a Pharisee and a tax collector – in order to teach a lesson about attitudes and how one perceived himself before God. “And He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from John 11. After receiving word that Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead, the chief priests and Pharisees met to determine what needed to be done about Jesus. They were concerned that if He continued, all men would believe Him, which would invite the wrath of the Romans (John […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Luke 16:1-17:10. Many people in religion have the notion that if we say that any act of obedience is required of us in our salvation, we are somehow trying to earn our salvation. Yet this is not the case. Jesus made it clear in the following passage that obedience is […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Luke 14-15. “When one of those who were reclining at the table with Him heard this, he said to Him, ‘Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!’” (Luke 14:15). Jesus had just given instructions regarding wedding feasts and other social meals – when invited, […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Luke 12-13. Greed is often associated with the wealthy. Those who believe the government ought to confiscate wealth from the rich through higher taxation and redistribute to those who have less will often condemn the “greedy” rich as a way to make people sympathetic to their views. Some will […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Luke 10-11; John 10:22-42. When Jesus declared His oneness with the Father – thus affirming His deity – the Jews wanted to stone Him to death (John 10:30-31). They believed Jesus was guilty of blasphemy when He made such a claim. The problem, though, was not with Jesus’ words, […]
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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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