ARTICLES

Category: Faith

3 Petitions of the Serenity Prayer

By BCL / August 27, 2024

What are some of the Bible passages that likely inspired the writing of the beloved Serenity Prayer?

What Is the Difference Between the Law and the Gospel?

By BCL / August 26, 2024

Every Christian should have a clear understanding regarding the difference between the law and the gospel. Here is a brief explanation.

Growing in Holiness

By Daniel Rowlands / August 22, 2024

If we want to see God, to live in his presence in heaven forever, we must possess holiness. What exactly is holiness, and how do we obtain it?

I Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins — The Apostles’ Creed, Article of Faith 10

By Campbell Markham / August 21, 2024

The author of a large part of the Bible did some desperately wicked things. I’m talking about David, Israel’s greatest general and king, and author of at least seventy-three of the Psalms. What can we learn about God’s forgiveness from the life of David?

Are Red Letters Better?

By BCL / August 15, 2024

Some Bible translations print the words Jesus spoke out loud in red letters, which may lead people to think that those parts of Scripture are more important than others. Is this true?

10 Words Every Christian Should Know (and Be Able to Explain)

By BCL / August 9, 2024

Here are 10 words every Christian should know—and be able to explain—in order to “be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15).

The Savior Wounds Us, Then Heals Us — Genesis 42-44

By Campbell Markham / August 8, 2024

In Genesis 42 Joseph’s brothers are pleading for his help. Yet, instead of joyfully throwing his arms around his brothers, Joseph initiates a long and difficult trial for them. Why?

2 Ways Joseph Points Us to Jesus

By Campbell Markham / July 26, 2024

What are two ways we see a type of the Savior Jesus Christ in Joseph’s life in the book of Genesis?

7 Essential Things to Know about the Holiness of God

By Le Ann Trees / July 22, 2024

A lot of people think, “I’m not perfect, but I’m a pretty good person. God will let me into heaven.” According to the Bible, that’s not how it works. Here are 7 essential things you need to know about God’s holiness.