Accepted in Christ, Transformed by Grace (Understanding Positional Acceptance and Progressive Sanctification)

The balance of grace (positional standing) and transformation (progressive sanctification) is the secret to joyful, fruitful Christian living.

Few truths bring more comfort to the believer than this: in Christ, God fully accepts us. Yet at the very same time, He does not leave us as we are. Continue ReadingAccepted in Christ, Transformed by Grace (Understanding Positional Acceptance and Progressive Sanctification)

A Step‑by‑Step Bible Study Why Water Baptism is not Required for Salvation

This study equips believers to explain from Scripture that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not by water baptism

This study equips believers to explain from Scripture that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone, and that water baptism is an important act of obedience Continue ReadingA Step‑by‑Step Bible Study Why Water Baptism is not Required for Salvation

Suggested Clarifications of The Baptist Faith & Message V and VI to Resolve Tensions

We are proposing some minor clarifications to The Baptist Faith & Message, which is often used as the basis of a statement of faith by many fundamental conservative biblical churches. Continue ReadingSuggested Clarifications of The Baptist Faith & Message V and VI to Resolve Tensions

Christians are Grafted into the Blessings of the New Covenant

The New Covenant was inaugurated by Christ’s blood and made with Israel alone, but the Church participates in its spiritual blessings by being grafted into the natural olive tree, with full fulfillment reserved for national Israel in the future.

The Bible talks a lot about something called the “New Covenant.” Some people think it’s just a New Testament thing for Christians, but the story is much bigger. It starts Continue ReadingChristians are Grafted into the Blessings of the New Covenant

Your Sins Were Paid by the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ

The finite sins of a finite people were paid at this single point in time by an infinite God suffering an infinite wrath.

One of the most liberating and foundational doctrines of the Christian faith is that your sins—past, present, and future—have already been paid in full. That payment did not occur when Continue ReadingYour Sins Were Paid by the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ