The foundational doctrines taught to new converts centered on Christ, repentance, faith toward God, instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

The power of the gospel is why you are there and why you preach. Do not travel around the world to preach, only to show up with a self-help sermon.

This week’s links include resources on being sorrowful yet rejoicing, how to help grieving parents, capture happy moments, and a letter to a younger self.

This week’s links include resources on using our words and suffering well, personal convictions, assurance of salvation, and dealing with corruption in the church.

This week’s links include resources on discipleship, friendship, God’s gifts, remembering our identity in Christ’s righteousness, and being aware of stoic dangers.

A creed, properly speaking, is not a statement of what Christians believe about our faith. (That would be a “confession.”) Instead, a creed is a pledge of allegiance to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Only a humble, church-focused, Christ-centered missionary spirit can save apologetics.

This week’s links include resources on singing, maturing as a preacher, surrender, reasons we don’t pray, and how God sees women.

It’s actually a huge grace for God to allow his children to experience fear – otherwise we might be overwhelmingly passionless, stupidly courageous, proud, and arrogant. 

This week’s links include resources on loneliness, praying for authorities, doubt, and not being easily offended.