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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.

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?

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?

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.

Justin Martyr on the Importance of Fulfilled Messianic Prophecy

By Shane Rosenthal / December 23, 2024

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?

Christian Basics: What Are the Five “Alones” and Why Do You Need to Know Them?

By Psyche Joy Lee / October 30, 2024

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?

Is Faith a Feeling?

By Shane Rosenthal / September 16, 2024

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?

10 Facts about Sarah from the Book of Genesis That Will Encourage Your Faith

By BCL / August 12, 2024

Sarah had to wait until she was in her nineties to give birth to her first child, Isaac. We can learn much from Sarah about walking in faith in God’s promises.

“Firm in Faith”: Trusting God in Uncertain Times

By Daniel Rowlands / July 9, 2024

In the book of Isaiah, King Ahaz was experiencing fear of the unknown as he faced an impending attack. What can we learn from God’s words to Ahaz to encourage us in uncertain times?