ARTICLES
Category: Faith
Who Are the 144,000 in the Book of Revelation?
“Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads” (Rev. 14:1). Who are the 144,000 in the book of Revelation?
What Does “Scripture Alone” Mean, and Why Should You Care?
The phrase “sola scriptura” (Scripture alone) doesn’t mean that Christians should only read the Bible. If your sink gets clogged, a plumbing manual will be of more use than anything in the Old or New Testament. Here’s what sola scriptura means and why it matters for you today.
4 Reasons Why the Pilgrims Came to America
Here are 4 reasons why the Pilgrims left the comforts of Holland 400 hundred years ago for the uncertainties of the American wilderness.
If We Love More, Will We Be Forgiven More? — Luke 7:47
In Luke 7:47 Jesus says: “Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much.” What does love have to do with forgiveness in Christ?
You Must Be Born Again to Become a Christian
Some hear Jesus’ teaching and love it, and their lives are transformed for the better by it. Others hear it only reluctantly and remain diamond-hard against it. What makes the difference?
12 Things Abigail Teaches Christian Women Today about Trusting God — 1 Samuel 25
In 1 Samuel 25 we read about Abigail, a discerning and beautiful woman who courageously takes action to save many lives and also images Christ in doing so.
The Art of Sermon Illustrations
Sermon illustrations are one of the most challenging aspects of preaching. What are some pitfalls of sermon illustrations and how can preachers employ them wisely and effectively?
8 Attributes of God We Encounter at the Cross
It is impossible for God’s mercy to override his justice. His holiness never conflicts with his love. Here are 8 attributes of God we encounter at the cross.
The Danger of Drifting Away from Jesus
The author of Hebrews gives a sobering warning: “Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it” (Heb. 2:1). How do Christians stay on course?