The Shield of Faith

Because the evil one desires to undermine the spiritual stability of all who follow Christ, Paul exhorted the believers in ...

Staying Awake for What?

Warnings to stay awake, be on guard, and be prepared abound in both the Old and New Testaments of the ...

Leaders in the Local Church

Since a church will not progress beyond its leadership, appointing elders is a vital task that requires a clear understanding ...

Three Pictures of Patience

When the Bible mentions patience, it doesn't refer to a virtue that we can create by self-effort or to ...

What is a Christian

What does it mean to be a Christian? In his letter to the Galatians, Paul clarifies common misconceptions about what ...

Gospel Shoes

Just as no soldier would enter battle without shoes, so Paul reminds those in the army of God to put ...

Embracing Weakness

People expend plenty of time and energy looking for the secret to success, and many approach the Christian life in ...

The Necessity of Second Birth

Our Assurance, His Word

The Bible records accounts of some individuals' extraordinary experiences of God's presence and power. In fact, no one knew ...

Listen to the only Son of God, Jesus

Separated from its context, the Transfiguration can be a strange and uncomfortable passage to read, but a study of Matthew’s ...