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Faith or Repentance—Which Comes First?

By Daniel Rowlands / July 14, 2025

Must people repent of their sins before God grants justifying faith? Or does repentance follow faith? Which comes first—faith or repentance?

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Freedom in Christ to Love and Obey

By Le Ann Trees / June 27, 2025

Contingent vs. consequent duties in the Christian life: What’s the difference and how does understanding this distinction help believers to better rest in Christ?

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What Exactly Is the Nature of True and Saving Faith?

By Nick Batzig / June 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered if you have saving faith? So did the Puritan preacher John Bunyan. What exactly is the nature of true and saving faith?

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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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Q & A: Can I Have Assurance of Salvation?

By R. Scott Clark / March 5, 2025

Yes, all Christians can and should have assurance of their salvation. Theologian R. Scott Clark explains how this assurance is found.

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The Important Truth of Our Smallness

By Christina Fox / February 3, 2025

As humans we quickly forget that we are dust. That we are not invincible. That we are the created and not the Creator. How can we develop a right view of God and ourselves?

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What Point Was Jesus Making to the Rich Young Ruler?

By R. Scott Clark / January 14, 2025

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?

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12 Books I Wish I Had Read as a New Christian

By Le Ann Trees / January 1, 2025

After attending a wonderful seminary later in life and reflecting back on my early years as a believer, here are 12 books I wish I had read as a new Christian to help me grow in my faith.

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Got Peace Right Now? 7 Things You Need to Know about Your Justification in Christ

By Michelle Reed / December 31, 2024

Justification is the very heart of the gospel. Here are seven things Christians need to know about their justification in Christ.

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