ARTICLES
Christian Basics: What Are the Five “Alones” and Why Do You Need to Know Them?
Tomorrow, October 31st, is Reformation Day! What are the five “alones” (five “solas” in Latin) of Protestant Christianity, how did these five basic Christian beliefs originate, and what do they mean?
2 Kinds of Cheap Grace You Need to Avoid
Cheap grace is worthless. It tries to rob you of your peace and rest in your Savior. Here are two kinds of cheap grace that pretend to be the costly grace God gives you in Christ.
Does Jesus' View of Grace Offend You? The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard
Where is grace? Real grace. Jesus shocks us with the meaning of true grace in his parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard.
A Doctor for Sinners — Mark 2:15-17
In Mark 2:15-17 the scribes criticize Jesus for hanging out with immoral people. Why does Jesus claim the “doctor exception” to the moral principle the scribes accuse him of not following?
The Four Titles of Jesus — Isaiah 9:6
What can we learn about the character of the Great King in Isaiah 9 to help us remember what Christmas is all about?
What Is the Significance of the Three Gifts the Wise Men Offered to Jesus?
In Matthew 2 we read about pagan religious leaders who came to worship the Christ child. What is the significance of the three gifts the Magi presented to Jesus?
The Difference Between the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Two men went up to pray (Luke 18:9-14). One was a respected religious leader, the other a despised tax collector. What was the difference between the men?
Salvation in Christ Alone: What Is "The Great Exchange"?
Christians know Jesus paid their debt on the cross, but he did even more for every believer. Understanding “The Great Exchange” helps Christians to better rest in the finished work of Christ on their behalf.
Christ Jesus: The Source of True Rest
From where does restful peace come and is it possible to even get there when there is so much trouble all around us?