ARTICLES

Category: Faith

Are Brokenness and Sinfulness the Same Thing?

By Claire Smith / March 11, 2025

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?

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What Does “Faith Alone” Mean?

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / March 7, 2025

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.

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Q & A: Can I Have Assurance of Salvation?

By R. Scott Clark / March 5, 2025

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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The Real Reason Why Life Is Messy

By Ayrian Yasar / March 3, 2025

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?

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3 Reasons to Be Excited Right Now about Jesus’ Second Coming

By Wes Van Fleet / February 27, 2025

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.

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What Is Biblical Meditation?

By Derek J. Brown / February 25, 2025

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.

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Blood and Water: The Christian Fight for Holiness

By Campbell Markham / February 24, 2025

Holiness is not something that some special Christians will aspire to. Every Christian will “make every effort … to be holy” (Heb. 12:14) for the Lord is holy and without holiness we will never see him. Yet, how do we grow in holiness?

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How Is the Day of Firstfruits Related to Every Believer’s Personal Resurrection?

By BCL / February 20, 2025

The resurrection of Christ makes the believer’s resurrection necessary. How is the day of firstfruits in the Old Testament related to every Christian’s certain future resurrection?

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3 Reasons Why Christians Should Recite the Lord’s Prayer at Church

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / February 19, 2025

Even with something as “safe” as the Lord’s Prayer, we need to think, “Can we do this?” And if so, “Why should we do it?” Here are three reasons why we should say the Lord’s Prayer in our church services.

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