"As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ." (Ephesians 4:14-15) Growing into spiritual maturity is the only way we can hope to qualify for the reward of ruling and reigning with Christ Jesus when He returns. However, many are stuck in spiritual infancy wi...
Jul 29, 2019•25 min
"Like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation." (1 Peter 2:2) A deeper teaching of the Bible is that the message of salvation – the Gift – is spiritual milk meant only for new believers. The Bible also teaches that mature Christians must progress to understanding what is beyond the Gift, moving on to the spiritual meat of the Word, in order to please God and earn heavenly rewards. Several scriptures support these beliefs, but one scr...
Jul 15, 2019•25 min
"Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. For this, 'You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,' and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this saying, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law." (Romans 13:8-10) What is true love? According to the Bible, it's not any of the types of love...
Jul 08, 2019•25 min
"A nobleman went to a distant country to receive a kingdom for himself, and then return. And he called ten of his slaves, and gave them ten minas and said to them, ‘Do business with this until I come back.’" (Luke 19: 12-13) “For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and he went on his journey." (Matthew 25: 14-15) While ...
Jul 02, 2019•25 min
"Peter said to Him, 'Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.' And He said, 'Come!' And Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, 'Lord, save me!' Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, 'You of little faith, why did you doubt?'" (Matthew 14:28-31) Sometimes, the storms of life never seem to stop blowing. You might ask yourself,...
Jun 18, 2019•25 min
"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified." (1 Corinth...
Jun 03, 2019•25 min
"For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night. While they are saying, 'Peace and safety!' then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape. But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief." (1 Thessalonians 5:2-4) You’ve heard it before: The Day of the Lord will be like a thief in the night. But have you ever paused to consider that metaphor?...
May 23, 2019•25 min
"For I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that our fathers were all under the cloud and all passed through the sea; and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea; and all ate the same spiritual food; and all drank the same spiritual drink, for they were drinking from a spiritual rock which followed them; and the rock was Christ." (1 Corinthians 10:1-4) The Apostle Paul makes it clear in 1 Corinthians that Jesus is the Rock. (Sorry Dwayne Johnson.) In this 20-Minute Bible Stu...
May 10, 2019•25 min
"Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven" (Matthew 18:18) In this 20-Minute Bible Study, we tackle another often-misunderstood Bible verse and use it to understand how God wants His disciples to handle the 'gray areas' when trying to determine whether something is a sin.
Apr 29, 2019•25 min
"For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, 'This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.' In the same way He took the cup also after supper, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.' For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death u...
Apr 16, 2019•25 min
"So Jesus said to them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in yourselves. He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For My flesh is true food, and My blood is true drink. He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him.'" (John 6: 53-56) Does a believer literally need to ingest the body and blood of Jesus Christ in order to be saved? In our late...
Mar 26, 2019•25 min
"Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised ... [W]e are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul." (Hebrews 10: 35 & 39) In our latest 20-Minute Bible Study, we discuss confidence and cowardice. Not self-confidence or big egos, and not the kind of cowardice that men care about, but the confide...
Mar 15, 2019•25 min
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Hebrews 13:8) In our latest 20-Minute Bible Study, we look carefully at the meaning behind this very simple and often-quoted verse. We explore why it’s important to apply it to all aspects of our lives and, by doing so, gain a greater perspective and appreciation of just how awesome is our God!
Feb 25, 2019•25 min
"Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice." (Ephesians 4:29-31) Many understand "let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth" to mean that cursing is against God’...
Feb 20, 2019•25 min
"When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth ...'" (Matthew 5:1-5) At the beginning of His famous Sermon on the Mount, our Lord Jesus Christ made nine statements, all beginning with the word "blessed."...
Feb 06, 2019•25 min
"And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us." (Romans 5:3-5) In this 20-Minute Bible Study, we look at how God defines hope for the believer. Is having hope similar to having faith? Doesn’t everyone have it? Listen in to learn the an...
Jan 30, 2019•25 min
"And He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him." (Matthew 17:2-3) We all know the story: Three favored disciples saw Jesus transfigured and standing with two famous prophets. But did you ever wonder why? Why did this happen? Why those prophets? In this 20-Minute Bible Study, we unlock the deeper meaning of this event.
Jan 19, 2019•25 min
"If you love Me, you will keep My commandments ... He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him ... If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him.” (John 14:15, 21 & 23) When the Kingdom comes, will you be beside Christ Jesus, ruling and reigning with Him? Will you be royalty – or just a subject?...
Jan 16, 2019•25 min
"But he who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no one." (1 Corinthians 2:15) Did you know God places all people in one of three categories? Do you know what category God is placing you in? Find out in this 20-Minute Bible Study, as we examine the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthian church.
Jan 08, 2019•25 min
"After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh." (Matthew 2:11) Did you know that each of the three gifts given to baby Jesus had a hidden meaning? In this 20-Minute Bible Study, we explore their deep meaning.
Dec 22, 2018•25 min
"But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:8-9) Most interpret the above verses as teaching that God has delayed the coming of the end times in order to give the world the most amount of time to accept Jesus Christ as their Savi...
Dec 18, 2018•25 min
[Jesus said] “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14) You’ve no doubt heard the expression: Broad is the way that leads to destruction. Like many, you may think this means the highway to hell is wide and well-traveled. But in our latest 20-Minute Bible Study, we show that this is a mi...
Dec 05, 2018•25 min
"According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it. For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 3:10-11) The Apostle Paul's "master builder" metaphor is a critical passage of scripture. Included within it is everything a believer needs to know about salvation, how to live in the present and what will happen...
Nov 27, 2018•25 min
"But the lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, To those who keep His covenant And remember His precepts to do them." (Psalm 103:17-18) Many have stumbled over the infamous 'African boy' question. It goes something like this: "What about the African boy who grows up in the middle of a remote country with no knowledge of the gospel? How is it fair if he does not come to salvation?" In this 20-Minute Bible ...
Nov 21, 2018•25 min
"If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved" - Romans 10:9. "Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption" - Ephesians 4:30. "Therefore, I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, 'Jesus is accursed'; and no one can say, 'Jesus is Lord,' except by the Holy Spirit" - 1 Corinthians 12:3. “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingd...
Nov 13, 2018•25 min
"For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools … For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather th...
Nov 06, 2018•25 min
“Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done.” (Revelation 22:12) In our latest 20-Minute Bible Study, we seek the answer to the question so many Christians ask themselves at one point or another: “I know I’m saved by God’s grace alone, so why must I strive to be perfect?”
Oct 29, 2018•25 min
