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Category: Faith

He Will Come to Judge the Living and the Dead — The Apostles’ Creed, Article of Faith 7

By Campbell Markham / February 16, 2024

Christians long for Jesus to return. Article 7 of the Apostles’ Creed states: “From there he shall come to judge the living and the dead.” What does this mean?

2 Ways Boaz Points Us to Christ as Our Kinsman Redeemer

By Nick Batzig / February 13, 2024

In the book of Ruth, what are the two things Boaz has to do to be Ruth’s redeemer and how does Boaz point us to Jesus?

Should Christians Fast or Feast?

By David VanDrunen / February 9, 2024

In Matthew 9:14, the disciples of John the Baptist asked Jesus, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” Should Christians fast today?

Organic Christian Living in the Local Church

By Nick Batzig / February 8, 2024

A mechanistic church mindset is a counterfeit to an organic church mindset. How should Christians approach programs and extracurricular activities as they seek to nurture organic love and service in the body of Christ?

5 Reasons Why Sin Is a “Big Deal” from Genesis 3

By Campbell Markham / February 5, 2024

“Sin” is an uncomfortable word. It reeks of condemnation, judgmentalism. We don’t like to hear it; we feel a bit embarrassed saying it. What is sin, this thing that makes us so uneasy?

What Does It Mean to Be Chosen in Christ?

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / February 2, 2024

What does the apostle Paul mean in Ephesians 4:1 when he writes that God “chose us in him before the foundation of the world”?

When Your Spouse Won’t Join a Solid Church

By Nick Batzig / February 1, 2024

What is a believer to do when his or her spouse refuses to attend a church or is unwilling to join a local congregation?

The Third Day He Rose Again from the Dead — The Apostles’ Creed, Articles of Faith 5 and 6

By Campbell Markham / January 31, 2024

“The third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” What is the meaning of the 5th and 6th articles of the Apostles’ Creed?

8 Covenants in the Bible and What They Mean for You Personally Today

By Le Ann Trees / January 30, 2024

God always keeps his promises. Here is a brief explanation of the 8 significant covenants of the Bible—and what each one means for you personally today.