ARTICLES
Category: Faith
Why Did the People of Nazareth Scorn Jesus?
Why were Jesus and his family treated with contempt by the people of Nazareth where he grew up?
Holding Fast to Your Christian Liberty
Some people add rules or advocate certain lifestyles for Christians to follow that the Bible doesn’t command. How can believers hold fast to their Christian liberty?
3 Petitions of the Serenity Prayer
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?
Every Christian should have a clear understanding regarding the difference between the law and the gospel. Here is a brief explanation.
Growing in Holiness
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
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?
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)
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
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?