ARTICLES
Category: Faith
Do You Have Desperate Faith?
Faith is holding on to God. It is not holding on to God as though your life depends on him but because your life depends on him. What are the three elements of saving faith?
Jesus Our High Priest—the Anchor for Our Soul
A priest is a go-between, someone who represents God before humanity, and humanity before God. A go-between is needed because God is holy, and we are not. How does Jesus, our great High Priest, anchor our souls?
How to Keep “Short Accounts” When Confessing Sin
Believers are people who confess their sin. That is part and parcel of what it means to be a Christian. Here are 7 things we can do to keep “short accounts” when confessing sin.
Are Brokenness and Sinfulness the Same Thing?
A cultural shift has been occurring in the way Christians talk about the human condition. More and more, we are “broken” rather than “sinners.” Are brokenness and sinfulness the same thing?
What Does “Faith Alone” Mean?
Does the Protestant teaching of salvation through “faith alone” assert that Christians don’t need to do good works if they have faith in Christ? Here’s what “faith alone” means and why it matters.
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.
The Real Reason Why Life Is Messy
In this world we see people both cause and experience pain, suffering, and tragedy. How did humans get into such a mess, and how can we get out of it?
3 Reasons to Be Excited Right Now about Jesus’ Second Coming
Bogged down by life’s pressing cares? Tired of hearing false prophecies about the date of Christ’s return? Here are 3 reasons to be excited right now about the second coming of Jesus.
What Is Biblical Meditation?
It’s not an exaggeration that biblical meditation is almost completely antithetical to Eastern meditation. Here’s why biblical meditation is an essential part of a Christian’s worship.