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Grace alone
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.
Why Can’t an Unbeliever’s Good Works Please God?
Here’s an illustration involving two neighbors that explains why we can’t please God with our good works outside of Christ.
Are Good Works Good Enough?
Works are what we do—our actions. But what does it mean if we add “good?” What makes a work good?
The Fourfold State of Human Nature: Grace (State 3)
The fourfold state of human nature includes creation, man’s fall, redemption in Christ, and the consummation of God’s kingdom. Here’s a brief introduction to the third state, grace.
Christian Basics: What Does “Christ Alone” Mean?
If at all possible, every Christian should know the meaning of the phrase “Christ alone.” Here is a brief explanation.
Freedom in Christ to Love and Obey
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?
God Is Faithful to Forgive Your Sins
Stressful times can lead to the resurrection of old addictions and struggles of the past. What should we do when we experience guilt over our sins and the lingering fear that maybe God doesn’t love or accept us?
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?
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?