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“Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude”: Part 1 — Guilt
“Guilt, grace, and gratitude” is a handy summary for the structure of the Christian faith. In part 1 of a 3-part series, New Testament scholar S. M. Baugh explains why guilt is the core issue facing humans after the fall of man in the garden of Eden.
The Forbidden Woman: Some Thoughts on Love, Marriage, and Adultery
Adultery is the ultimate act of betrayal in the great design of marriage that intends for us to love the spouse that we are joined to by God himself. Proverbs 5 provides us with great insight into the pathway of adultery.
Welcome Interruptions: The Discipline of Instructing Your Children
Correcting little ones for the same things over and over can get exhausting. Here’s why we need to embrace this duty of parenting as a moment of grace.
God's Lavish Mercy for Sinners
Upon hearing the gospel some people think they are too bad—too unworthy, too far gone for Christ’s mercy to reach them. What does the Bible say?
3 Good Things to Remember When Life Is Hard
David hid in a cave to escape from King Saul and his men. While few of us have been on the run from our enemies as David was, many of us do know what it’s like to feel stuck with nowhere to turn. Here are three good things to remember when life is hard.
Thinking Sensibly About Ourselves
Christians can fall into one of two ditches when it comes to our gifts: viewing ourselves too highly or too lowly. How do we go about learning to think sensibly about ourselves?
Why Do Christians Continue to Struggle Against Sin?
Why do Christians, who are new creations in Christ, continue to struggle against sin? Here’s a short explanation.
Being Lights in a Profane World
“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain” (Exod. 20:7). Our modern culture easily falls into irreverent and profane behavior. By their actions Christians are to be light and salt, encouraging those around them in the right use of God’s holy name.
Jesus Suffered Under Pontius Pilate; Was Crucified, Dead, and Buried; He Descended Into Hell — The Apostles' Creed, Article of Faith 4
“[Jesus] suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell.” What is the meaning of the fourth article of the Apostles’ Creed?