How long can a plant live once it has been uprooted? Days? Weeks? There are various factors that might lead to longer or shorter survival times, but the one thing […]
Disagreements in the Church and the Balance of Grace and Truth Discern the difference between essential beliefs, important issues, and personal convictions before responding to conflict. Follow Jesus’ example of […]
Editor’s Note: Students of the Bible have often found themselves confounded by how to interpret sections of the book of Revelation. One of the most puzzling questions is how to […]
Essential Elements And Important Faith Truths Recognize that beliefs not classified as essential are still important and deserve study, time, and devotion. Learn from Jesus, Apollos, and humble instruction how […]
For many years, the discipline of memorizing Scripture has been on the decline. The reasons for this are many and are probably as varied as there are people who resist […]
We live in a world that’s always asking for proof—proof that we matter, that we measure up, that we’re enough. You feel that pressure everywhere. It shows up at work, […]
“I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready.” —1 Corinthians 3:2 Though Paul faced opposition and insult […]
Essentials Of Biblical Christianity and Bullseye Beliefs For Salvation Identify the essential beliefs for salvation, such as God exists, Jesus is Lord, and Jesus is risen from the dead. Understand […]
You can’t strategize your way to a movement. You can only pray your way there. God doesn’t bless methods—he blesses dependence. You can have the best discipleship model in the […]
Essential Versus Important and the Target Illustration for Faith Define how essential beliefs relate to salvation, important beliefs support orthodoxy, and personal convictions shape preferences. Use the target exercise to […]
Editor’s Note: Students of the Bible have often found themselves confounded by how to interpret sections of the book of Revelation. One of the most puzzling questions is how to […]
Prayer is one of those things that is now pretty well-incorporated into daily life and discussion here in the US. When I was a restaurant server, I was trained to […]
Christian Convictions and Why Beliefs About God Matter Challenge the cultural assumption that faith is mere preference by showing belief in God is personal and relational. Recognize why the “many […]
Like many prophets, Nietzsche was ahead of his time. There is a time lag between announcing the “death of God” and dealing with the consequences of that death. In The […]
Theology Begins with Abiding in Christ Theology starts not with abstract ideas but with abiding in Jesus, where love, dependence, and union shape how we think about God. Rather than […]
You’re likely reading this because you care about making disciples. Would you like to know what the most effective disciple making churches in North America actually do? New Research Revealing […]