A Christian without a resurrection is a dismal Christian indeed. In 1 Corinthians, Paul goes so far as to say that if Christ has not been raised, our faith is futile. We are still in our sins (1 Corinthians 15:17). Praise God, then, that Christ died for our sins and…

Holy week is so busy! First, Jesus rides into Jerusalem. People are singing and shouting, surrounding him — an introvert’s nightmare. Then he flips tables and empties out the temple. He’s betrayed. He gives thanks even in the presence of His betrayer. The first communion takes place, with Jesus sharing…

We loved the Encyclopedia of Ancient Christianity so much, that we were the first to release it in digital format! This three-volume encyclopedia offers unparalleled, comprehensive coverage of the people, places and ideas of ancient Christianity. With our app, you can access eight centuries of the Christian church no matter where…

When we think about the characteristics of God, we usual think He is: good, pure, all-knowing, all-powerful. Dr. Brian Simmons, Lead Translator for The Passion Translation, would also add passionate and poetic to that list. Here’s why, in Simmon’s own words. “God Is Passionate and Poetic. It may surprise some…

It’s a new year. You’ve probably started your reading plan and are off to a great start studying the Bible this year.  My early attempts at Bible study were sporadic and didn’t go that smoothly. I soon learned that I needed a more formalized approach to my Bible study. Here are…

You intended for last year to be the year- the year that you settled into a daily Bible reading routine. Yet January 1st came… and the first week went, and you still haven’t started reading the Bible daily. Now you’re wondering how to choose a reading plan and if it…