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Faith
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.
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Q & A: Can I Have Assurance of Salvation?
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
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?
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
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
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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Justin Martyr on the Importance of Fulfilled Messianic Prophecy
2nd-century believer Justin Martyr defended the truth of Christianity based not on passionate feelings but instead on fulfilled prophecies and credible testimonies. What can we learn from Justin about standing strong in our Christian convictions today?
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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?
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Is Faith a Feeling?
Many Christians see faith as a blind leap—an internal feeling of some kind. That’s not Christianity, but Sheilaism. What is Sheilaism and why is it a problem in the church today?
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