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The first few qualities that Peter said we are to add to our faith relate to behaviors, attitudes, or traits that impact us personally. We are to learn what is right (knowledge), do what is right (moral excellence), refrain from doing what is wrong (self-control), and continue to do these things (perseverance). In the previous […]
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Over the past few years, I have posted reviews for two books by Chris Martin: Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media and The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead. Both of these books examine how social media (or the social internet) affects us (and, in […]
Continue reading...As we have discussed the qualities we are to possess as Christians, we have emphasized the fact that faith is the starting point. All of the characteristics must be based upon faith; otherwise, these traits will be manifested in ways that are contrary to God’s will. Whether or not this matters to us will depend […]
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When we think about what we can do as individuals to grow spiritually, a few obvious things come to mind: reading the Bible, studying, prayer, and so on. One practice mentioned throughout the Bible but often ignored today is meditation. Yet if we practice this correctly, it can greatly help us in our service to […]
Continue reading...So far in our study, we have seen the need to add moral excellence (doing what is right), self-control (not doing what is wrong), and knowledge (knowing the difference between the two) to our faith. However, this is not something we do for a while until we lose interest. We are to continue living by […]
Continue reading...After mentioning the need to add moral excellence and knowledge to our faith, Peter listed self-control. These first three characteristics are closely related. As we learn the difference between right and wrong, we must do what is right (display moral excellence) and refrain from doing what is wrong (exercise self-control). “Now for this very reason […]
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Our culture in the United States has gotten much more casual over the past few generations. This affects our work, speech, relationships, and the way that we dress. The trend toward more casual attire has made its way into the church as many Christians do not “dress up” very much (if at all) when they […]
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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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