In the New Testament, “Asia” points to Rome’s province around Ephesus, not the modern continent. Seeing that map clarifies Acts and Revelation and helps us apply their warnings and hopes in our own cities.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Here, you’ll find an archive of posts that address the broad exploration of foundational Christian beliefs drawn from both the Old and New Testaments.
In the New Testament, “Asia” points to Rome’s province around Ephesus, not the modern continent. Seeing that map clarifies Acts and Revelation and helps us apply their warnings and hopes in our own cities.
Chalcedon answered, from Scripture, how Jesus is one person in two natures without confusion or division. Its careful words still guard the Gospel and guide worship.
The Athanasian Creed arose to teach the Bible’s truth about the Trinity and Christ with precise, memorable lines. Rooted in Scripture, it still shapes worship, catechism, and confidence in the gospel.
Born in a crisis, the Nicene Creed gave the church clear, biblical words about the triune God. Each line rests on Scripture and still trains hearts to confess Christ.
English Bibles print “LORD” in small caps to signal the covenant name YHWH. This guide explains the names of God across Scripture and why translators use that typographical cue.
God used sign-gifts to attest Christ and His apostles and to lay the church’s foundation. Today He builds by Scripture and the Spirit’s ordinary power through a unified, holy people.
God’s glory draws near to dwell with His people. From the cloud and fire to the face of Christ and the Spirit’s indwelling, Scripture shows a presence that guides, cleanses, and will one day light the world.
Revelation 2:17 promises “hidden manna” to the one who overcomes. From Exodus to Jesus, the symbol points to Christ’s present sustenance and future feast for His faithful.
Koinonia is shared life and partnership in Christ that flows from fellowship with the Father and the Son. Rooted in truth and proven in love, it becomes visible in worship, care, and mission as believers walk in the light together.
David’s late-reign census exposed a heart leaning on numbers instead of God. Judgment fell, repentance followed, and costly worship at a threshing floor stopped the plague and pointed to mercy that endures.
The hypostatic union means Jesus is one person with two full natures—truly God and truly man. This shapes our worship, assurance, daily obedience, and hope, and it ties God’s promises to Israel with the church’s present calling under the one risen Lord.
Explore the biblical feasts of Israel and their prophetic fulfillment in Jesus Christ, from Passover to Tabernacles, revealing God’s plan.
The Parable of the Farmer and His Field in Isaiah 28 shows how God’s discipline is purposeful, measured, and wise—always aimed at producing righteousness in His people.
The Parable of the Ten Minas teaches about stewardship and accountability as we await Christ’s return. Faithful service now will determine rewards in His Kingdom.
The Parable of the Persistent Widow teaches believers to persevere in prayer, trusting that God’s justice will come in His perfect time.