Bible Passages Blog

by Jordan Moore Years ago, my HVAC boss surprised each employee with a generous gift. After several weeks of grueling labor in the hot summer attics, in addition to our wages, each of us received a brand-new Yeti soft-sided cooler. We were grateful and excited because these coolers come at a premium (and most of us would not have used our own money to purchase one). Nearly a decade later, my cooler had been put through the paces. As an avid outdoorsman, its use has ranged fro

Likely the most memorable quote from “The Three Musketeers” is the motto: “all for one and one for all.” But long before Dumas ever penned those words in association with the musketeers, a similar sounding (but different) sentiment was found richly rooted in scripture. Five times, the life and death of Jesus is spoken of as a “once for all” occasion (Rom. 6:10; Heb. 7:27; 9:12, 26; 10:10). Consider the gravity of this three-word statement: "Once" Under the Law of Moses, the H

by Jordan Moore We’ve recently started implementing thumping as a means of discipline for our one-year-old. When she throws a fit and screams out, we’ll thump her lip to communicate that what she used her mouth for was not appropriate. When she throws her food on the floor, we’ll thump her hand to indicate that it was her hand that was not used in a proper way. This helps her to properly associate the consequences with her actions. Naturally, she gets really offended and begi

by Jordan Moore The Apostle John wrote that God “gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name” (Jn. 1:12). Sadly, not all accept that right. Furthermore, not even all believers will be saved on the day of judgement. Consider these believers that will not be saved: Believers who refuse to accept Jesus as Lord. Belief, in and of itself, does not equal a home in heaven. James says that “even the demons believe and tremble” (Js. 2:19). An individual