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Thought from today’s Bible reading from Ezra 7-10. Many of the sons of Israel had married foreign wives – a practice that was forbidden under the Law of Moses (Deuteronomy 7:3). In order to repent of their sin, those who had married foreign wives had to put them away. Ezra had the difficult task of […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Esther 6-10. After Esther revealed Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews to the king, letters were issued in the king’s name that would allow the Jews to defend themselves against those who would seek to do them harm. “In them the king granted the Jews who were in each […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Esther 1-5. The morals (or lack thereof) of those in positions of power can have a great influence on society as a whole. When sinful conduct is seen as normal by those in the public eye, it will eventually be seen as normal by a host of others. The […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Zechariah 8-14. “‘It will come about that just as you were a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you that you may become a blessing. Do not fear; let your hands be strong’” (Zechariah 8:13). Though God’s people had […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Zechariah 1-7. The book of Zechariah opened with a call to repentance. “Therefore say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, “Return to Me,” declares the Lord of hosts, “that I may return to you,” says the Lord of hosts’” (Zechariah 1:3). The call to repentance was made […]
Continue reading...Thought from today’s Bible reading from Haggai 1-2. The following passage about the neglected house of the Lord contains a good reminder for us to be sure we have our priorities in order. “Then the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying, ‘Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your […]
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“A wise man’s heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish man’s heart directs him toward the left” (Ecclesiastes 10:2). People commonly use the terms “right” and “left” as labels for opposing political ideologies. This verse is sometimes used, jokingly, to say that those who are wise will support conservative candidates on the “right” […]
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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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