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Church Tradition and the Authority of Scripture — What’s the Connection?

By Daniel Rowlands / April 22, 2025

Tradition, as the word is used in the Bible, means teaching that has been handed down over time from one generation to the next. What is the church’s tradition that is handed down?

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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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10 Quick Tips for Becoming an Excellent Bible Interpreter

By Derek J. Brown / February 5, 2025

The Bible is God’s Word, and we need God’s help to rightly understand it. Here are 10 basic tips for becoming a skilled interpreter of Scripture.

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Is There a Preferred Bible Translation Christians Should Use?

By R. Scott Clark / June 3, 2024

KJV, NIV, ESV, NASB, NLT, or something else? There are a lot of Bible translations available today. Is there a preferred version Christians should use?

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“The Secret Things Belong to the Lord” — Deuteronomy 29:29

By BCL / May 23, 2024

Is there anything wrong with speculating about God’s will, his revelation, and his actions? Are there any limits?

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What Does “Scripture Alone” Mean, and Why Should You Care?

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / December 1, 2023

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.

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Counting Our Blessings: A Prayer about Holy Scripture

By Emily Van Dixhoorn / September 11, 2019

In this tumultuous world in which we live, it is of the greatest comfort to be reminded of the sure truth and hope God has given us in his word. Here is a prayer to help you meditate upon the blessings of Holy Scripture.

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