But if anyone does sin…

I write this, dear children, to guide you out of sin. But if anyone does sin, we have a Priest-Friend in the presence of the Father: Jesus Christ, righteous Jesus. When he served as a sacrifice for our sins, he solved the sin problem for good—not only ours, but the whole world’s. 1 John 2:1-2…


How to Grow in the Fear of the Lord

How to Grow in the Fear of the Lord July 20, 2023 by: Michael Reeves A Matter of the Heart The fear of God is the heartbeat of our new life in Christ and “the soul of godliness.”1 As such, it is not the mere sum of certain behaviors, or something we can acquire with…


15 Passages to Read Together with Your Family

15 Passages to Read Together with Your Family July 19, 2023 by: Crossway This article is part of the Passages to Read series. 1. Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!       Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he…


Podcast: How to Explain the Hypostatic Union to a Fifth Grader (Stephen Wellum)

Podcast: How to Explain the Hypostatic Union to a Fifth Grader (Stephen Wellum) July 17, 2023 by: Crossway This article is part of the The Crossway Podcast series. Jesus Is Not Half God and Half Man In today’s episode, Stephen Wellum explains where we see the hypostatic union taught in Scripture, reflects on the many…


What Does Ecclesiastes 1:2 Mean?

What Does Ecclesiastes 1:2 Mean? July 13, 2023 by: Justin S. Holcomb This article is part of the What Does It Mean? series. “Vanities of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity.” —Eccles. 1:2 All is Vanity Ecclesiastes begins with “All is vanity” (Eccles. 1:2) and ends with the same declaration (Eccles.…