‘Christianity Without Tears’ – 08/29/2024

August 13, 2024 The Cult of Kindness: ‘Christianity Without Tears’ By Dana E. Abizaid While sitting through my son’s recent graduation from elementary school I could not help but feel I was at a religious ceremony. Those who led the ceremony did not describe to parents any concrete academic skills that students had learned in the … More ‘Christianity Without Tears’ – 08/29/2024

Expository Preaching and Evangelistic Opportunities – 08/13/2024

Preaching ought to reflect our conviction that God’s Word is infallible and inerrant. If we believe that “all Scripture is inspired by God” and inerrant, must we not be equally committed to the reality that it is “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be … More Expository Preaching and Evangelistic Opportunities – 08/13/2024

Devotional Thought for Today – “Worldview Battle” – 08/12/2024

worldview. A comprehensive set of basic or ultimate beliefs that fit together in a consistent or coherent manner. A full worldview would include answers to the following questions and more: What kinds of realities are there, and what is ultimately real? What explanation can be given of reality? What is knowledge, and how do we … More Devotional Thought for Today – “Worldview Battle” – 08/12/2024

Devotional Thought – “Our Nature” – 08/01/2024

ROMANS 5 Romans 5:17 CONTEXT OVERVIEW: Having argued for justification by faith alone, these early modern commentators now turn to explore Paul’s explication of the benefits of being justified by God. First, we have peace with God. Because of what Christ has done, our consciences can be at rest, no longer striving to earn God’s … More Devotional Thought – “Our Nature” – 08/01/2024

What Did Jesus Teach about Limited Atonement?

Limited Atonement, is one element of the most misunderstood doctrinal teachings (T.U.L.I.P) in Christianity. This quote from the article is in my opinion the crux of the issue: According to the Synoptics and Johannine Literature, the ultimate purpose of Christ’s death is to display the glory of God definitively. The Son glorifies the Father by … More What Did Jesus Teach about Limited Atonement?

“Should Christians Get Political?”

We hope you enjoyed our new What Would You Say? video series on voting, elections, and religious liberty. The 2024 election has many Christians disillusioned and weary of politics. The stakes feel high, but positive change seems nearly impossible. More than ever, Christians need clarity on how to approach politics while maintaining their faith and witness. If you want to … More “Should Christians Get Political?”

CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM AND CHRISTIAN PATRIOTISM

This post is from a friend who writes quite often about current political and Christian topics. In reading this article my comment was: Tom, I know of NO fellow believers who think of “Christian Nationalism” as more about identity than religion. It carries with it assumptions about nativism, white supremacy, authoritarianism, patriarchy, and militarism.” Maybe … More CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM AND CHRISTIAN PATRIOTISM