Holiness in Hebrew is "qodesh" and in Greek "hagiosune"   The early meaning of the words holiness is Withdraw Separate Sanctification   Being holy does not always mean just to be separate...

Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord You can interpret this verse two ways: 1) You will not go to heaven and see God if you do not ha...

The word “sin” is one of the most common bad words in the Bible, but what does it really mean? In this video, we’ll explore the concept of “moral failure” that underlies this important bibli...

While the subject of baptism in the Bible is straightforward, there is still much confusion in the religious world. Follow along with Don Blackwell as he addresses frequently asked questions about bap...

Have you ever prayed the Sinner's Prayer? The intent of this prayer is to ask Jesus to come into your heart as a means of being saved. Do you know where in the Bible the Sinner's Prayer can be found? ...

The word ‘strength’ in Deuteronomy 6:4-5 is translated from the Hebrew word me’od, but this word does not actually mean ‘strength’. The most common meaning of me’od is “very” or “muc...

The word “love” is one of the sloppiest words in our language, as it primarily refers to a feeling that happens to a person. In the New Testament, “love” refers to a way of treating people tha...

In this video, we explore the unique type of joy to which God’s people are called. It’s more than happy mood, but rather a choice to trust that God will fulfill his promises.

In the Bible people who have hope are very different from optimists! In this video, we’ll explore how biblical hope looks to God’s character alone as a basis for trusting that the future will be b...

"Peace" is a very common word in English, that means different things to different people. It's also a very important word in the Bible that refers not only to the absence of conflict but also to the ...

We explore the Hebrew word "nephesh" that often gets translated as "soul," in this penultimate installment of the Shema word study series. While the English word should usually refer to a non-material...

This video is the second installment of our Word Studies series, a six-part exploration of the ancient biblical prayer called “The Shema”. We will explore all of the keywords in this prayer and wh...

Let's talk about love, Old Testament style! In this video we'll explore the various ways the Hebrew authors used the word "love," and how they depicted God as the ultimate source and goal of all human...

This is episode 2 of a 14-part series called How to Read the Bible that explores the origins, content, and purpose of the Bible. In this video we summarize the overall story of the Bible as a series o...

Why is the name of Jesus used in baptism for the remission of sins? Here are five reasons why: Jesus came to manifest the name of God to His followers. Jesus is the only name with power and author...

Video Highlights 1. Doctrine demands purityThe test of the purity of teaching, is the purity of the life it is producing. Job 11:4 For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eye...

Video Highlights Three biblical definitions of doctrine:1. Yeast (Matthew 16:6, 12)Works silently and secretly.Affects every area of your life eventually. 2. Wind (Ephesians 4:14)False doctrine can ...

Video Highlights 1. Doctrine affects our characterRomans 6:17-18 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you....

1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word wh...

When the Scripture uses the word “wine”, it refers generically to juice from the grape. The natural process of fermentation begins as soon as you crush the grape. Hence the word “wine” can ref...