ARTICLES
God’s Gracious Nature
God provides so much we do not deserve. What can we learn from the Bible about God’s gracious nature?
Why You Should Love to Go to Church
The Scriptures warned that there would be a problem of Christians saying they don’t need to come to church. We live in those times. And I suggest that people are spiritually languishing because of this disregard.
Works in the Book of James—“Fruits and Evidences of a True and Lively Faith”
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?
2 Kinds of Cheap Grace You Need to Avoid
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.
Why Did Jesus Use Animal Metaphors to Prepare His Disciples for the Mission of God?
Why did Jesus use the four animal metaphors of sheep, wolves, serpents, and doves to instruct his disciples (Matt. 10:16-20)?
I Believe in the Holy Spirit — The Apostles' Creed, Article of Faith 8
The Apostles’ Creed states: “I believe in the Holy Spirit.” Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do?
2 Important Aspects of Christian Baptism Every Believer Should Know
How do the Old Testament accounts of Noah and the Flood and the Israelites passing through the Red Sea help us better understand two important aspects of Christian baptism?
What Does It Mean to Be "Born of the Spirit"? — John 3:7-8
Why is it that no one can inherit eternal life without being regenerated by the Holy Spirit, and why is this truth a comfort for believers?
Is There a Preferred Bible Translation Christians Should Use?
KJV, NIV, ESV, NASB, NLT, or something else? There are a lot of Bible translations available today. Is there a preferred version Christians should use?