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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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“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?

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What Is the Difference between Justification and Sanctification?

By BCL / July 8, 2024

Understanding the difference between a Christian’s justification and sanctification is crucial for every believer to know. Here is a brief explanation.

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3 Precious Promises of the New Covenant

By Chris Gordon / July 4, 2024

The three promises of the New Covenant are intended to drive the Christian life and provide us a sure anchor for our souls in all difficulties. What are these precious promises?

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Works in the Book of James—“Fruits and Evidences of a True and Lively Faith”

By Daniel Rowlands / June 17, 2024

We read in James 2:24 that “a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.” Yet, Paul writes that we are justified through faith and not works (Eph. 2:8-9). Are James and Paul at odds with each other?

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2 Kinds of Cheap Grace You Need to Avoid

By Le Ann Trees / June 13, 2024

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.

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