More Than Numbers: Meaning and Significance in the Bible

More Than Numbers: Meaning and Significance in the Bible

ByJohn Morris

Biblical numerology is the study of how numbers in Scripture sometimes carry meaning or significance beyond their numerical value.  It can be a slippery endeavor. Sometimes it’s clear that a number carries underlying significance, and one is able with relative ease to determine what that is.  Think, seven.  Other times, however, a number’s significance is…

not good enough

Is Being “Good” Good Enough? A Biblical Perspective on Salvation

ByRichard Garbi

I have often heard someone say, “I think I am a good person,” or variations thereof: “They are a good person,” or “There are many good people in this world.” Often, this sentiment is paired with the notion that being good is all one needs to secure a place in heaven. This thinking is attractive…