What Are Angels, and How Should Christians Think about Them?
WEBDec 18, 2023 — Angels are created beings. First, the Bible is clear that angels, like humans, are created and living beings, made by God. In Psalm 8, the psalmist points out that human beings have been made “a little lower” than the angels and “crowned . . . with glory and honor” (Ps. 8:5). Angels, then, have greater glory and honor than humans; it is ...
10 Key Bible Verses on Spiritual Gifts | Crossway Articles
WEBFeb 26, 2023 — This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series.. All commentary notes adapted from the ESV Study Bible. 1. 1 Corinthians 12:4–6. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.
10 Things You Should Know about Demons and Satan
WEBNov 20, 2019 — 10 Things You Should Know about Demons and Satan. This article is part of the 10 Things You Should Know series. 1. Demons are fallen angels. Sometimes our theology textbooks state that sin first came into the world with the sin in the garden, but already there was a fall before the human fall. The serpent came into the garden from …
10 Key Bible Verses on Discipleship | Crossway Articles
WEBAug 14, 2020 — All commentary sections adapted from the ESV Study Bible. 1. John 8:31–38. So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”. They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone.
5 Misconceptions about Heaven and Hell (and 5 Truths)
WEBMay 13, 2023 — Here are a couple of common misconceptions about heaven: Heaven is a spiritual place but not a physical place. This is a bit tricky because there is a sense in which heaven—as it exists right now—is a spiritual place. It is a real place (Jesus is there with his resurrected physical body!), but believers who have died are with Jesus in ...
ESV Study Bible - Crossway
WEBOct 29, 2020 — Over 2.5 Million Copies Sold | Winner of the ECPA Book of the Year Award “The scope and theological faithfulness of the ESV Study Bible study notes is breathtaking.” —John Piper. The ESV Study Bible was designed to help you understand the Bible in a deeper way.Created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers—from …
Understanding Biblical Covenants Is As Easy As 1, 2, 3
WEBNov 13, 2020 — 1. Covenant of Works. The first covenant we encounter in Scripture is the covenant of works. It is sometimes called the Adamic covenant because it was made with Adam in the garden. The Westminster Shorter Catechism 12 calls it the “covenant of life” because to obey the stipulations would have given life.
10 Things You Should Know about Angels | Crossway Articles
WEBNov 10, 2019 — This article is part of the 10 Things You Should Know series. 1. Angels are ministering spirits. The book of Hebrews provides the key descriptors of angels: “Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?” (Heb. 1:14). From this text we learn that angels are spirits, are servants ...
10 Key Bible Verses on Prayer | Crossway Articles
WEBMar 11, 2020 — This is a call for all sorts of prayer for all sorts of people. 10. James 5:16. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. Read More. confess your sins to one another.
10 Key Bible Verses on Obedience | Crossway Articles
WEBJun 28, 2020 — 10. Romans 5:18–19. Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. For as by the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man's obedience the many will be made righteous. Read More.