Created for community
Contemporary culture often promotes individualism and self-reliance as virtues to cultivate, whereas the Bible teaches that we were created for community. Christianity wa... »
Peter Amsterdam
Peter Amsterdam is a Christian author and Bible teacher and retired co-director of the Family International, a Christian online network. He has authored a variety of articles on Christian faith and theology.
The kingdom of God
The kingdom of God was a central theme of Jesus’ teachings throughout the Gospels, and is found in key passages, such as the Lord’s Prayer, the Last Supper, and in numero... »
He is risen indeed!
The approach of Easter is a wonderful time to review the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection and to meditate on the eternal redemption He obtained for us through His sacrific... »
The greatest commandment: love
In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, we read of an encounter that Jesus had with a Jewish expert in the Law, who asked Him the question: “Teacher, which is the grea... »
The joy of the Lord: our hope and strength
The quest for happiness is a common topic in articles, social media, books, podcasts, television shows, and movies. The idea put forth is that you are to follow your drea... »
The Trinity: God in three persons
The Christian doctrine of the Trinity—the belief that God exists in three persons but is also one God—can be difficult to understand. In this article, we’ll explore what... »
Trusting in God’s Care
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught His followers foundational principles for trusting in God’s care when He said: “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about you... »
Glorifying God in our everyday lives
The Bible instructs us to enter into God’s presence with praise and thanksgiving (Psalm 100:2–4). The Hebrew and Greek words translated as praise are, by their definition... »
Walking in the love of Christ
In the book of 1 John we read the short but profound statement that “God is love” (1 John 4:8). John goes on to explain that “in this the love of God was made manifest am... »
Ambassadors for Christ
As Christians, we are called to put our faith into action and reach out to weary and troubled hearts, the disadvantaged, downtrodden, and needy. Jesus came to serve, and... »
A Savior for all people
On the night of Jesus’ birth, in the hills near Bethlehem, shepherds were watching over their flocks. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the... »
Waiting for the Master
When Jesus’ disciples sought to know when He would return and His kingdom would be established, they went to Him privately and asked Him, What will be the sign of your co... »
The path of discipleship
“Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began”... »