Facing Change: A Lesson from I Kings 13 Using the story of God's prophet in I Kings 13, John Reid derives several lessons we can apply in this time of doctrinal confusion.

Faith to Face Our Trials Life sometimes seems to be one trial after another. However, Pat Higgins asserts that God has revealed an astounding facet of our relationship with Him that should give us the faith to soldier on despite our many trials.

Faith to Face the Fire We sometimes mistake faith for certainty about God's will. However, faith is not knowing what God will do in a situation but trusting Him to do what is best for us.

Faith Without Works Three times, the apostle James states unequivocably, 'Faith without works is dead!' Here's how James' teaching agrees with and complements the teaching of Paul on justification.

Faith—What Is It? How important is faith? What is the faith God requires us to have? Pat Higgins explains that faith is simple in concept, but difficult to display in our lives. Nevertheless, we must exercise this gift of God to pass the tests that are sure to precede the return of Christ.

Fast-Forwarding the Tape Many of us like sneak previews of movies or books. Some of us even fast-forward or read ahead to catch a glimpse of the ending of a story. David Maas compares this natural curiosity to God's practice of showing us in His Word how life's experiences can turn out.

Fasting: Building Spiritual Muscle Though fasting deprives the physical body of nutrition and strength, a proper, biblical fast adds conviction and depth to the inner, spiritual man.

Father Knows Best Not long ago, the father was considered the undisputed leader of the family, as depicted in the old TV show, Father Knows Best. How things have changed! Now the role models are predominantly negative, and men are increasingly failing to take responsibility for their offspring. Mike Ford takes a hard look at why this is happening and provides solutions from God's Word.

Fear the Lord's Goodness! There is an aspect of God's goodness that is rarely associated with goodness. As surprising as it may seem, God's goodness can be feared! Martin Collins explains why this is so.

Fellowship Across the Miles Sherly Togans, Jr., a postal worker, encourages everyone not to despair during this time of scattering. We can indeed fellowship—all we need is a pen, paper, envelopes and stamps!

Finishing the Week The Seventy Weeks Prophecy in Daniel 9:24-27 is best known for its prediction of the timing of the coming of the Messiah. David Grabbe explains how its detail about "confirm[ing] a covenant with many" points to Jesus and His making of the New Covenant with His elect—and hints at a future confirmation of the covenant to complete the seventieth week.

Five Teachings of Grace The Protestant world presents grace as "free," but nothing could be more costly. It cost our Savior His life! While God bestows grace on those He chooses of His own volition, John Ritenbaugh shows from Scripture that God expects a great deal of effort - such things as continued repentance, spiritual growth, and godly fruit - from His people once they receive it.

Focus on the Father Instead of some grandiose title, God asks us to call Him simply "Father." We have human fathers, church fathers and since our calling, a spiritual Father. The role of father is very important!

Fooling With the Code Science has ventured into the field of genetics, an area traditionally considered part of God's exclusive domain as Creator. What does God think about this intrusion? Will man create life? How will God react?

Forgiveness Following our too frequent mess-ups in life, forgiveness is so refreshing! John Reid examines forgiveness, highlighting how necessary it is for us to forgive others.

From Sheriff to Shepherd: Are We Willing to Be Defrauded? Which leadership style do you follow: Andy Griffith's or Barney Fife's? Using experiences from his own life, David Maas explains that the desire to be in control and to win takes a toll on both one's relationships and one's health.

From Start to Finish (Part One) The Bible contains seven instances - in Isaiah and Revelation - of God declaring Himself to be "the First and the Last" or "the Beginning and the End." These phrases constitute a merism, the use of extreme opposites to signify, not just the extremes, but also everything in between. Charles Whitaker examines the "first" or "beginning" part of this merism, showing that it speaks to God's foundational works.

From Start to Finish (Part Three) The Bible contains dozens of merisms: phrases of opposites like "day and night" that include the whole spectrum of possibilities between them. "The First and the Last" is another example. Charles Whitaker explains that this divine title describes God's intensive activity - from start to finish - in bringing His purpose for humanity to fruition.

From Start to Finish (Part Two) The New Testament translates the Hebrew word, yacad, with the Greek word, katartizo, but their meanings are not the same. Rather than meaning "to begin" or "to found," katartizo has to do with mending or restoring. Charles Whitaker dives into the connotations and denotations of this intriguing Greek word and its significance to a Christian's walk with God.

Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part Four) Government may very well be the most important subject in all the Bible because it contains the vital knowledge of how Christians are to govern themselves under the sovereignty of God. John Ritenbaugh concludes his series on our full acceptance of God's sovereignty by highlighting how Christ helps us to follow God's will as He did.

Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part One) Most converted Christians realize that God is sovereign, or they at least recognize His sovereignty over all things intellectually. But sometimes the Bible reveals something about God that makes them uncomfortable. John Ritenbaugh asks if we truly accept His sovereignty without reservation despite our lack of complete understanding.

Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part Two) Knowing God is vital to our salvation and eternal life, and it is not just knowing that He exists. Truly knowing God is a specific and detailed knowledge of His attributes and attitudes. John Ritenbaugh reveals that fully accepting God's sovereignty should drive us to seek Him so that we can come to know Him as completely and personally as possible.

Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty, Part Three: The Fruits As Christians, we have a desire to please God, and we want Him to protect and deliver us when the times ahead get tough. John Ritenbaugh illustrates four qualities of character that our full acceptance of God's sovereignty will build and that will prepare us for whatever work God may choose for us in these last days.

Fully Man and Fully God? The nature of God, especially of the Word, has been a bone of contention in the church recently. John Ritenbaugh explains that the phrase "fully man and fully God" does not have biblical support. Christ's real nature is much more meaningful!

Fully Man and Fully God? (2001) The Bible clearly explains that Jesus of Nazareth's father was God and His mother was Mary, a human. What, then, was His nature? Was He a man? Was He divine? John Ritenbaugh urges us to understand Him as the Bible explains it.