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Category: Faith

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?

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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?

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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”?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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2 Kinds of Covenants in the Bible You Need to Know

By Le Ann Trees / January 29, 2024

What are the two main kinds of biblical covenants and how do they help us make sense of the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation?

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The Connection Between Jesus’ Miracles, Faith, and the Coming of the Kingdom

By BCL / January 26, 2024

Why was it that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, could do no mighty work in his hometown of Nazareth?

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A Pastor’s Plea to Christian Parents: “Will You Fight for Our Young People with Me?”

By Chris Gordon / January 24, 2024

Young people are leaving the church. Christian parents, here are 5 ways I will fight for your children and 5 ways you can join in the spiritual fight to help stop the trend.

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