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Salvation

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?

24 Bible Passages about the Reality of Hell

By BCL / July 1, 2025

No one in the Bible spoke more about the reality of hell than Jesus did. What does the Bible actually say about hell?

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?

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?

12 Reasons Why Jesus Meant It When He Said, “It Is Finished”

By BCL / April 11, 2025

Here are 12 reasons why Jesus meant it when he said on the cross, “It is finished” (John 19:30).

What Would Jesus Drink?

By Nick Batzig / April 9, 2025

What did Jesus drink to the full so that we might drink, to the full, the cup of his blessings?

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 Real Reason Why Life Is Messy

By Ayrian Yasar / March 3, 2025

In this world we see people both cause and experience pain, suffering, and tragedy. How did humans get into such a mess, and how can we get out of it?

How Is the Day of Firstfruits Related to Every Believer’s Personal Resurrection?

By BCL / February 20, 2025

The resurrection of Christ makes the believer’s resurrection necessary. How is the day of firstfruits in the Old Testament related to every Christian’s certain future resurrection?