The Difference Between National Judgment and Personal Guilt

God holds rulers responsible for how they rule, and He holds ordinary people responsible for whom they follow

When we read the Old Testament accounts of the Judges, Kings, and Prophets, one troubling question naturally arises. Why did ordinary people suffer when their leaders were wicked? What about personal guilt or innocence? If a king promoted idolatry, corrupted Continue ReadingThe Difference Between National Judgment and Personal Guilt

A Brief History of God’s Progressive Revelation

Progressive revelation shows God making Himself increasingly clear while rebellious mankind rejects His truth, grace, and redemption through Jesus Christ.

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

Reassuring Answers to 10 Common Misconceptions about Heaven

These reassuring answers to 10 common misconceptions of Heaven examine what Scripture teaches about salvation, resurrection, relationships, worship, eternal life, and our future with Jesus Christ in the New Heaven and New Earth.

What will Heaven really be like? These reassuring answers to 10 common misconceptions of Heaven examine what Scripture teaches about salvation, resurrection, relationships, worship, eternal life, and our future with Jesus Christ in the New Heaven and New Earth. Continue ReadingReassuring Answers to 10 Common Misconceptions about Heaven

Denominationalism, When Distinction Becomes Sinful Division

A church identity becomes denominationalism when labels, traditions, pastors, or networks produce pride, rivalry, compromise, or unnecessary division. Practical distinctions become sinful when loyalty to a group replaces biblical truth, Christian love, and allegiance to Christ.

A church identity becomes denominationalism when labels, traditions, pastors, or networks produce pride, rivalry, compromise, or unnecessary division. Practical distinctions become sinful when loyalty to a group replaces biblical truth, Christian love, and allegiance to Christ. Continue ReadingDenominationalism, When Distinction Becomes Sinful Division

Grace, Mercy, and Peace: An Anchor for the Soul

Grace provides the Savior. Mercy pardons the sinner. Peace restores the relationship.

Secure your soul’s true anchor in the finished work of Christ! This essential teaching clarifies how Grace, Mercy, and Peace define salvation. Understand this biblical flow to rest from works-based legalism alone. Continue ReadingGrace, Mercy, and Peace: An Anchor for the Soul