Why are elders often called shepherds? Why are God's people often called his flock? What are the responsibilities of shepherds/elders/pastors in the church?

The Bible often talks about "freedom," especially with regards to the Gospel. What does it mean that Christians are free? What is Christian Freedom?

The Bible makes a thorough case for the reality that those who follow God in Christ will suffer for Christ. How is it that Christians in the west seem to avoid this?

We are to have the mind of Christ in our approach to suffering. But what does this mean? And what does it have to do with sin and temptation?

Through a bit of an unexpected path, Peter moves from a discussion about Jesus' declaration of victory over the watchers to baptism. What is the connection between these seemingly unrelated topics?

How are we to understand the imperatives of 1 Peter? Why should we obey the commands of the New Testament?

With the use of an old story from Genesis, Paul reframes the debate about the law. What does it me to be born of the Spirit?