The Sufficiency of Scripture & Practical Bible Doctrine
What we believe about the authority and sufficiency of Scripture is important. Either the Bible is right or it is wrong; it is either an ordinary book or a divinely-inspired text.
Power of the Gospel
Where is the power of the church today?
How Great is Your God?
When we consider the height and transcendence of God, the questions that present themselves are: Can we even know this God? Can He desire to know us?
God's Plan for Marriage and How Culture Has Missed the Mark
Husbands and wives, do you feel like failures in marriage? The Gospel is for failures like us - man and woman alike.
Do I Really Have to Pray for Politicians I Oppose?
If we want our prayers to do the most good for the largest number of people, we must include those in our prayers whose decisions create the circumstances in which the purposes of the Gospel prosper.
7 Reasons to Give Generously
Money is part of our discipleship. How baptized are our pocketbooks?
7 Markers of Real Christian Ministry
We see what real Christian ministry should look like in 2 Corinthians 2:12-5:10.
6 Prayers of a Spiritual Fire-Caretaker
You must become one of the fire-caretaker if you want to stay warm with God.
6 Marks of Gospel-Centered Unity
Gospel-centered unity acknowledges that the church belongs to God, not men, and reflects the churches submission to God’s authority.
5 Reasons to Join a Local Church
I’ve got a personal relationship with Jesus. I spend daily, personal, and private time with the triune God in prayer, petition, study, worship, confession, etc. So why do I need to join a local church?
5 Lessons I've Re-Learned About Prayer
You and I can no more attempt to live this thing called the Christian life without prayer than we can live each second and day without breath. And yet the weakest prayers yield the most grace.
5 Building Blocks of Forgiveness
A Reflection on Philemon 1:1-7
Unforgiveness is not an obedience issue—it's a belief issue.
4 Unpopular Ways Your Church May Grow
The first Christians made their choices and priorities, and we are making ours.
4 Reasons Why Getting Conversion Right is Important
Our greatest need before conversion is the Gospel. Our greatest need after conversion is the Gospel.
4 Gospel-Shaped Praises of Thanks to God
What should you put on that master list for life? Only one thing is necessary: to praise God for who He is and for what he has done for us in Christ.
3 Ways to Help Revitalize a Church
Three thoughts on leading gospel-enriched change in any local church.
3 Characteristics of the Church
Are you helping your church grow in holiness, unity, and love by your cherishing of the entire Body, instead of your individual preferences?
