Mystery Religions

In the first century, the Greek mystery religions were the number one competition for Christianity. They were the ancient equivalents to secret societies in more recent centuries. You were initiated into a mystery religion without knowing very much, and then you were...

The Three Mysteries of Revelation

This week’s Feature Article by Leith Anderson Part 4 from the series, “Bible Mysteries” Revelation 1:20; 10:7; 17:5-7 We are launching a new series of Leith’s extended articles to be posted each weekend.  This is the fourth of four...

Child-like Faith

One of the many things that impress me about Jesus is the way he turned ordinary situations into teaching opportunities. One day, when his disciples were questioning him about who was the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, a small boy wandered into the house where...

Who is this Jesus?

“Who is this Jesus?” was a question on the lips of many people who observed him. In some ways he seemed so ordinary ? a local boy from Nazareth; a man whose appearance didn’t stand out in the crowd. He laughed and cried, ate and slept like everyone...

Start with Faith

If you need a hip replacement, you go to an orthopedic surgeon who performs the surgery necessary to give you a new hip. Afterwards, the surgeon prescribes physical therapy that will enable you to take full advantage of the new joint. The Bible tells us that without...