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Why Was a Ram Sacrificed in Genesis 22 Instead of a Lamb?

Genesis 22 is the account of Abraham preparing to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. When God stopped his hand, God provided a ram. Why a ram instead of a lamb?

Why Has God Allowed COVID-19 to Afflict Us?

The corona virus is on the minds of all people worldwide. As God’s children we wonder why He has allowed COVID-19 to afflict us.

COVID-19 — When There’s No Solution In Sight

Let’s look at a case when God’s people faced an insurmountable enemy with no solution in sight. From this, what can we learn about COVID-19?

Pause to Pray for God’s Deliverance from COVID-19

Pause to Pray: Join Alex McFarland (www.askalexonline.com) in praying for God’s deliverance from COVID-19.

What Should Christians Think about COVID-19? (Isaiah 43)

saiah 43 offers insights and direction for Christians about COVID-19. What are Christians to think? And what are Christians to do?

Statement on CoronaVirus (COVID-19) by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

In this time of confusion & uncertainty because of the Corona Virus, we must rightly remember that our God is sovereign over all things, including COVID-19.

What Would St. Patrick Think About His Day?

Who Was St. Patrick and What Would He Think? No one can know for certain what St. Patrick might have thought about such festivities on a day that bears his name. However…

You’ll Never Walk Alone

When life’s storms rage, there’s a calm to be found — and it’s a hope in your heart. That Hope is named Jesus. He will never leave or forsake you (Heb 13:5), so you will never walk alone.

Fear is a Liar – Video

Fear is a Liar

What Does It Mean To WALK IN HOPE?

Hope can seem elusive sometimes, but it’s so vital to our walk by faith and our walk with God that we must understand it. Find out what it means to walk in hope.

What Are The Two Manuscript Lines From Which We Get Our New Testament?

What about manuscript evidence? What are the two manuscript lines? How does understanding them help in selecting a Bible to read and study?

What are the Mysteries in the Bible?

Jesus spoke of two mysteries. Both Paul and John wrote about mysteries. So what are these mysteries we find in the Bible?

What are the Individual Works of the Father, Son, and Spirit in Creation and Redemption?

We know God is one God, but also three Persons. So how should we understand their individual works in creation and redemption?

What is the Biblical Definition of Love?

In the biblical sense, what is really meant by the word “love?” Our culture often defines love in terms of emotion, but the Bible defines love differently.

Is All Love Created Equal? CS Lewis Answers – 4 kinds of love

The Four Loves, by C. S. Lewis, published in 1960, examines love from Christian and philosophical perspectives and explains the four Greek words for love.

How Long Did Job Suffer?

Can we know how long Job did suffer? Consider the clues to understand the length, purpose, and result of Job’s suffering.

How Do We See Jesus?

This year should be a year of great vision. With this year being 2020 we should all be desiring 20/20 vision. Let’s consider how we see Jesus.

Were OT People Saved by Looking Forward to the Cross?

Were people who lived before the cross saved by looking forward to the cross and those who lived after saved by looking back. Is this true?

The Super Bowl of Drunkenness?

Are you ready for some football? Are you really ready? Have you considered how you will watch and how you will celebrate?

Can There Be Sin In Heaven?

Heaven is God’s dwelling place, outside of our time dimension and separate from our fallen, sinful world. So can there ever be sin in Heaven?

What is Cultural Marxism?

Cultural Marxism is attacking the church in the form of Critical Race Theory and intersectionality. Do you understand these? Are you aware of their effects?

Sin, Iniquity and Transgression? How are they different?

The distinctions between sin, iniquity and transgression are subtle. Can you explain what each is and the impact of each on man’s relationship with God?

“I Have a Dream” — Martin Luther King Jr. Quoted Amos & Isaiah

Dr. Martin Luther King, in his most famous speech, titled, “I Have a Dream,” quoted two Old Testament prophets…

Is Abortion Ever Okay?

Dr. Alveda C. King, granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, speaks on the sanctity of human life reminding us of the need to protect pre-born life.

What Does It Mean to Be Created in God’s Image?

Do Christians have the image of God? What does it mean to be His image bearers? How should we understand this?

What are “The 70 New Year’s Resolutions?”

Jonathan Edwards is long remembered for a great body of theological works, but it’s likely you might not have read his New Year’s resolutions. Read Now…

A Christmas Morning Prayer

On Christmas morning take time to come to the cradle. Read this poem by legendary author Robert Louis Stevenson and pray this prayer with us.

What is the Significance of the Wise Men’s Gifts? And, Were These Men Kings?

The wise men brought three gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Were these men three kings? And, what did the gifts represent? Each tells something about Jesus.