AUTHOR
Daniel Rowlands
Are Good Works Good Enough?
Works are what we do—our actions. But what does it mean if we add “good?” What makes a work good?
Should Images of God Be Allowed in the Church?
The second commandment (Exod. 20:4-6) expressly forbids the use of images of God in worship. How should we view images of God used in teaching, such as pictures of Jesus?
Faith or Repentance—Which Comes First?
Must people repent of their sins before God grants justifying faith? Or does repentance follow faith? Which comes first—faith or repentance?
What Is Persistent Prayer? — Matthew 7:7
Scripture teaches us to persist in prayer, but should we be repetitive? If God hears our prayers the first time, why should we keep coming back to the throne of grace with the same petition?
What Is “The Holy Catholic Church”?
When Christians say the Apostles’ Creed, they state that they believe in “the holy catholic church.” What does this actually mean?
Why Does the Bible Call the Fear of God “Clean”? — Psalm 19:9
We often think of “fear” in a negative sense; yet, we are called to fear God, which is good and right. Why does the Bible call the fear of God “clean” in Psalm 19:9?
Singleness: A Gift from God
Some people enjoy the companionship and intimacy of marriage, while others prefer independence. Why is singleness a gift from God?
God’s Protection from the Devil’s Schemes
The devil tempted Jesus to submit to his authority instead of God’s. Here are two schemes Satan uses today to try to separate us from Jesus and how God protects us from them.
Seeing God’s Blessings in Our Expectations and Limitations
What should our expectations of others and ourselves be in light of limitations? This is the heart of the matter.