3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (244+ words) I like how Chrysostom explained the story of the thief on the cross (Lk. 23:39-43). As you read it, note the emphasis on faith alone. Note also how Chrysostom used the story to show that sinners who trust in Christ need…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (476+ words) It is impossible for us to reason a person into the Christian faith. Forceful words and assertive tactics will not bring people to faith in Christ. We can try to be trendy, coy, bold, assertive, cocky, pushy, and persuasive, but…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (533+ words) How would you characterize American religion? What words and concepts would you use to summarise the religious beliefs and spiritualities of random, average Americans? Those are some pretty big questions that would take many words to answer. If you want…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (635+ words) There are different times in our Christian life when we need to give a reason for the hope we have in Christ (1 Pet. 3:15). This is sometimes called apologetics – defending the Christian faith. We should defend the faith with gentleness and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (463+ words) As a Christian, I know that I should offer myself up to the Lord as a living sacrifice, body and soul, with my whole heart. But what if I fail? What if I can’t do that very well? Here’s R....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (519+ words) Acts 17 is one of those memorable NT stories about the apostle Paul in Athens. The city back then was full of idols, and Paul couldn’t help but notice all the shrines, temples, images, and religious statues. When he was talking…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (664+ words) This is an excellent book for Christian counselors who want a resource on counseling people who have gone through trauma: Treating Trauma in Christian Counseling. This book is a collection of articles from different doctors, therapists, and psychologists. It includes…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (587+ words) Paul very clearly teaches in Ephesians 1 that God chose his people to salvation based on his sovereign will and his love: “In love he predestined us…according to the purpose of his will.” This means that election is not based…...