“For by grace you have been saved…” (Ephesians 2:8). The fact that salvation is by grace is one of the few points on which most – if not all – self-proclaimed Bible believing Christians will agree. But though we will all agree on the concept of salvation by grace, there is disagreement when you get below the […]
Continue reading... October 7, 2013
Moses: The Courage to Lead
Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. At first he was hesitant to do this. But in the end, Moses obeyed the Lord, stood against Pharaoh, and led the people out of bondage and toward the promised land.
Continue reading... October 6, 2013
Study Guides for Genesis
This material covers the book of Genesis: its discussion of notable beginnings (mankind, sin, prophecies of Christ, etc.), its tracing of the early genealogy of Christ, and the important lessons is contains for Christians today.
Continue reading... October 3, 2013
The Laborers in the Vineyard
Parables like the one we will examine in this article help explain the nature of Christ’s kingdom and the responsibility of its citizens. Let us notice the parable of the laborers in the vineyard: “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his […]
Continue reading... September 30, 2013
Joseph: The Courage to Maintain Purity
The second example in our study is Joseph. He had the courage to maintain purity when he was tempted to compromise his morals. When his master’s wife seduced him, this young man refused to yield, choosing instead to act in such a way that would please God.
Continue reading... September 29, 2013
Audio: Rules for Religious Discussions
It is incumbent upon Christians to be ready to teach others. Religious discussions will take place in different environments – friendly/hostile, public/private, in-person/online, etc. How do we make the best use of our opportunities to discuss the Scriptures with others? By remembering some rules for religious discussions.
Continue reading... September 26, 2013
Upcoming Restoration History Articles
Over the past few years I have taken an interest in the history of the Restoration Movement. After posting a few brief articles last year about some lessons I’ve learned from my reading and study of the Restoration, I decided to set a more regular posting schedule for myself in 2013. So for the first […]
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