Grace and wisdom of the ages from the 66 books of the Bible, by forty authors, over 2200 years, in three languages, on three continents, with one divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth.
Are miraculous spiritual gifts still active today? Explore Cessationism, Continuationism, and Open-but-Cautious Continuationism through Scripture. Examine apostolic miracles, disputed interpretations of 1 Corinthians 13:8, and why biblical discernment, Christian charity, and Scripture’s final authority matter for believers and churches today. Continue ReadingMiraculous Spiritual Gifts in the Church Today
Before dating, before committing to a lifetime together, spend some time serving others together. Love is demonstrated by action, trust is built through faithfulness, and character is revealed over time. Continue ReadingTop Ten Reasons Christian Young Adults Should Serve Together in Children’s Ministry Before Dating
Conversational steering offers small-group leaders a gracious way to include a dominant participant without embarrassment. By entering, engaging, redirecting, compressing, and releasing the conversation, leaders preserve dignity, encourage balanced participation, keep discussions focused, and promote biblical edification for everyone present. Continue ReadingConversational Steering: A Gentle Way to Include a Dominant Participant
Progressive revelation traces how God made Himself and His purposes increasingly clear throughout Scripture. Yet mankind repeatedly rebelled against greater light. From Eden to Christ’s kingdom, God judges sin, graciously preserves believers, and advances His redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. Continue ReadingA Brief History of God’s Progressive Revelation
The myth of non-denominationalism hides an important truth: every church has doctrine, history, leadership, traditions, and boundaries. Learn when practical distinctions are biblical, when denominations are useful, and when denominationalism becomes sinful division. Continue ReadingDenominate, Denomination, Denominationalism, and the Myth of Non-Denominationalism