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R. Scott Clark
Q & A: Can I Have Assurance of Salvation?
Yes, all Christians can and should have assurance of their salvation. Theologian R. Scott Clark explains how this assurance is found.
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What Is Necessary for a Christian to Believe?
The question often arises: “What must a Christian believe to be saved”? Most often the broad evangelical answer is “not much.” What is necessary for a Christian to believe?
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What Point Was Jesus Making to the Rich Young Ruler?
Some people think Jesus was calling the rich young ruler in Luke 18 to sell all his possessions in order to receive eternal life. Is this what Jesus is saying?
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The St. Nicholas of History (Sort Of)
Photo Credit: Nicholas of Myra (Menologion of Basil II); image from Wikimedia Commons; {{PD-Art}}. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning Beautiful Christian Life LLC may get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through its links, at no cost to you. R. Scott Clark is professor of Church History and Historical…
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How and Why Do Christians Imitate Christ?
It goes without question that Christians ought to seek to imitate Christ. Yet, how do we imitate Christ and to what end do we imitate him?
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Is the Christian Life More Like Colorado or Nebraska?
Is the Christian life more like a breathtaking mountain-top experience or a quiet state highway? What does the Bible say?
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Is It Reasonable to Trust the Gospel Narratives?
Is it reasonable to stake so much on the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? As I keep translating and reading the gospels, the answer is yes. They hold up to scrutiny. They are more reliable than most other ancient texts.
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Should Christians Expect to Hear a “Still Small Voice” from God?
One of the first things I learned when I became an evangelical Christian in 1976 was that every believer should expect to hear a “still small voice” from God. Is this actually true?
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What Does It Take to Become a Christian?
The way people answer the question “What does it take to become a Christian?” says volumes about what they think Christianity is. Here is a short and clear explanation.
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