What happens after we die? Preordering the Ultimate Guide to Heaven and Hell might get you one step closer to finding out! Questions of existence are central to faith, considered by the youngest and the oldest in your church. And it makes sense to be curious—centuries of believers have wondered the same! The Ultimate Guide … [Read More…]
Greek Word Devos–enkataleipō
In our Greek Word Devotional series, we discuss some of our favorite passages in the Bible, focusing on the specific use of certain Greek words. As we celebrate Easter, we wanted to look at Mark 15:34. And at three Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lemà sabachthàni?” which is translated, “My God, … [Read More…]
Don’t Get Baptized for the Dead
Some passages of Scripture are just plain tough to understand (and even tougher to teach). What does Paul mean when he refers to people being baptized for the dead in 1 Corinthians 15:29? What was this practice? And was Paul commending it? There are three primary views: 1. The traditional view says that the Corinthians … [Read More…]