We can deplore Israel's lack of trust when they backed away from God’s command, but do we do any better? When it comes to obeying the gospel of Christ, do we trust God enough to do what He has told us, confident that His wisdom is always best? For more information, visit AreYouaChristian.com

If Jesus' tomb was empty, we have to decide whether its emptiness means that He was resurrected. And most importantly, we have to decide whether, if Jesus was resurrected, that means “God has made him both Lord and Christ.” Reason is required at each step. For more information, visit AreYouaChristian.com

Psalm 110 is one of the most powerful prophecies of the Messiah -- every part of it meshes seamlessly with Jesus Christ. No wonder the New Testament writers saw in David's words clear references to Jesus, the Lord who is now seated at the right hand of God. For more information, visit AreYouaChristian.com

The apostles played a pivotal role in the New Testament period. No one since then has possessed Christ’s authority as they did, and their teaching will always be the benchmark against which everything must be measured. We are not free to modify their teaching. For more information, visit AreYouaChristian.com

If it is our pride that is the root of our sin, there can be no deliverance for us if we won’t humble ourselves before our King. But are we not beautifully moved to do so when we see the humility of the King Himself, even in the place of His birth? For more information, visit AreYouaChristian.com

The messianic titles in Isaiah 9:6 -- “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” -- are epithets that could apply only to a divine ruler, a King worthy of receiving both the love and reverence that are reserved for God Himself. For more information, visit AreYouaChristian.com

Writing to Christians, Peter used all of the ideas in Exodus 19:5,6: “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9). For more information, visit AreYouaChristian.com

Abraham is the prime example of how salvation works; he is the forefather of all who trust in God’s promises enough to actually walk by faith. And when the whole host of Abraham’s spiritual family gets together in heaven, what a reunion that’s going to be! For more information, visit AreYouaChristian.com

“It is to [the coming Prophet] you shall listen” is what Moses had said in Deuteronomy 18:15. And when Jesus was transfigured and seen by His disciples talking to Moses and Elijah, God spoke from heaven and said, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him” (Mark 9:7). For more information, visit AreYouaChristian.com

When it comes to the most important parts of life, the broken heart is not a problem; it’s a blessing (Matthew 5:3,4). As long as sin is a reality in our lives, we will need to see it for what it is and, in godly sorrow, seek God’s forgiveness. For more information, visit AreYouaChristian.com