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Salvation

Why Can’t an Unbeliever’s Good Works Please God?

By Derek J. Brown / October 17, 2025

Here’s an illustration involving two neighbors that explains why we can’t please God with our good works outside of Christ.

“Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness, for They Shall Be Satisfied” — Matthew 5:6

By Campbell Markham / September 15, 2025

Jesus said: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” Who are the happy ones—those who crave a righteousness they know they don’t have?

The Visible Church vs. the Invisible Church — What’s the Difference?

By BCL / September 1, 2025

There exist both the visible church and the invisible church. What’s the difference?

What Does It Mean to Be “Born of the Spirit”? — John 3:7-8

By BCL / August 27, 2025

Why is it that no one can inherit eternal life without being regenerated by the Holy Spirit?

Say Yes to the Best Offer Ever: Receive Jesus for Free

By Le Ann Trees / July 21, 2025

What could possibly be a better deal than getting to be with God forever in glory by trusting in Jesus Christ as our Savior? Why then do so many people reject God’s free offer of salvation in Christ alone?

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?