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Category: Faith

5 Warning Signs That a Pastor Has Not Been Truly Called by God

By Chris Gordon / September 29, 2023

All Christians need to see the warning signs of a man who has not been truly called by God to the office of pastor. Here are five to consider.

Oaths in God’s Name — Deuteronomy 6:13

By Daniel Rowlands / September 26, 2023

In the Third Commandment God forbids using his name vainly, but does that include taking an oath in God’s name as is often done in courts of law, entering government service, and in marriage vows?

God’s Providential Care for You

By Ayrian Yasar / September 20, 2023

God’s providence doesn’t just apply to Old Testament characters like Joseph and Moses. It also applies to all his creation, including each one of us. What is God’s providential care?

Being Committed to Biblical Truth, Come What May

By Le Ann Trees / September 12, 2023

Why is real truth not about “my truth” or “your truth”? Even when the real truth God reveals in his Word is despised by the world, it is still “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16).

16 Bible Passages about Why God Allows Evil and Suffering in the World

By BCL / September 11, 2023

Some people claim that if God is truly good then he must not be great, because a good God would end the evil and suffering in the world. Here are 16 helpful Bible passages regarding why God is both good and great.

Why Every Christian Needs the Ordinary Means of Grace

By Christina Fox / August 25, 2023

What are the ordinary means of grace God has given to us in Christ to feed and nourish our faith, and why do we need them?

When Doctrine Makes Us Uncomfortable

By Lara d'Entremont / August 23, 2023

Right biblical doctrine shouldn’t make us feel angst; rather, when theology causes us distress, we should get curious. How can we go about investigating doctrines that make us uncomfortable?

Who Is “The One Who Endures to the End”? — Matthew 24:13

By BCL / August 21, 2023

Who is Jesus talking about in Matthew 24:13 when he states, “But the one who endures to the end will be saved”?

Why We Don’t Need a Branded Church

By Lara d'Entremont / August 16, 2023

While branding can be a useful business model, it’s incompatible with the message and mission of the church. Why?