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Gospel
What Does “Faith Alone” Mean?
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.
What Point Was Jesus Making to the Rich Young Ruler?
Some people think Jesus was calling the rich young ruler in Luke 18 to sell all his possessions in order to receive eternal life. Is this what Jesus is saying?
2 Things Jesus Did That Everyone Desperately Needs
Here are two things Jesus did that everyone desperately needs.
The Presence and Activity of the Spirit of Christmas
Why was it necessary for the Holy Spirit to be at work in the life and ministry of Christ from the virgin conception to his resurrection from the dead, and how is the Spirit at work in the lives of believers?
Peace with God, Deliverance from Shame: The Gospel of Luke Chapter 1
In the book of Luke, we find shame in the very first chapter. Yet, God was working a solution to take away not only the reproach of Elizabeth and Israel but ours as well.
Is It Reasonable to Trust the Gospel Narratives?
Is it reasonable to stake so much on the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? As I keep translating and reading the gospels, the answer is yes. They hold up to scrutiny. They are more reliable than most other ancient texts.
8 Godly Men of the Bible Who Still Needed a Savior
No matter how godly any of us are in this life, we all fall short of keeping God’s law perfectly. Here are eight godly men of the Bible who still needed a Savior—Jesus Christ our Lord.
What Does It Take to Become a Christian?
The way people answer the question “What does it take to become a Christian?” says volumes about what they think Christianity is. Here is a short and clear explanation.
If God Is Loving, Why Doesn’t He Just Forgive People?
Have you ever wondered why Jesus had to die on a cross for people’s sins? After all, if God is loving, why couldn’t he just forgive everyone instead of putting his Son through all that suffering to make atonement for sin?