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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?
Pietism vs. Piety — What’s the Difference?
Many people seek a personal, subjective experience with God of some kind. Does the Bible encourage Christians to do this?
Marie Durand — Part 2: Daughter of the French Reformation
What were the social and geographical roots of the 16th-century French Reformation, that great work of Christ that freed some one-and-a-half million men and women from the shackles of medieval Catholicism? This is Marie Durand’s heritage, and her life and letters cannot be understood apart from it.
6 Things Jesus Teaches Us About the Devil
Some people think it's fun to dress up as the devil for Halloween, but there's nothing funny at all about Satan. Here are six things Jesus teaches us about the devil in the epic encounter in the wilderness (Matt. 4:1-11).
Even Atheists Have Faith
Many atheists and skeptics contrast faith with evidence, with reason, with the mind. What is the relationship between faith and reason?
2 Ways Jesus Cares for Us with His Gentleness
How does Jesus show gentleness to us? By being crushed in our place. We are so delicate that we could never hope to take the harsh blow that God’s justice requires, so Jesus took it for us.
Is It Reasonable to Trust the Gospel Narratives?
Is it reasonable to stake so much on the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? The answer is yes. They hold up to scrutiny. Here’s why they are more reliable than most other ancient texts.
4 Important Things to Remember If You Are a Doubting Believer
Even John the Baptist began to have doubts about the identity of Jesus while in prison. How does the example of John help us to distinguish between doubt and unbelieving skepticism?
Natural Disasters—Chance or God?
In the midst of a storm or destructive winds, fear can easily overwhelm us. How should we view natural disasters?