Category Archives: Core 52
New Covenant
What advantages do Christians have under the new covenant? “This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it … Continue reading
Atonement
How does Jesus’s death cover my sin? “He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5 Over half … Continue reading
Wisdom
How do I become wise? “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” – Proverbs 1:7 Psalm 1:7 is the theme for the entire book of Proverbs. Wisdom in the Bible is the … Continue reading
Blessedness
How can I be happy? “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so … Continue reading
Jesus Rejected
If Jesus was rejected by his own people, why should I accept him? “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” – Psalm 118:22 Jesus quoted Psalm 118:22 during his final debate in the temple (Mark 12:10), after … Continue reading
Messiah
Is there proof that Jesus is the Messiah promised by God? “The LORD says to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” – Psalm 110:1 Did you know that Psalm 110 is quoted … Continue reading
Holiness
How can I live up to God’s moral standards? “I am the LORD who brought you up out of the land of Egypt to be your God. You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.” – Leviticus 11:45 Holiness … Continue reading
Covenant
How can I become a part of what God is doing in the world? “Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.” – Genesis 15:6 A covenant (or testament) is an agreement between two parties. God … Continue reading
The Fall
What is my problem? “When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its … Continue reading
Our True Identity
What does it mean that I’m created in God’s image? “God said, ‘Let us make man in our image.’” – Genesis 1:26 Humans are special in all of God’s creation because we were made in His likeness. That doesn’t mean … Continue reading