Not Done in a Corner: Why Christians Must Resist Fideism
By Adam Francisco
10/03/25
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Not Done in a Corner: Why Christians Must Resist Fideism

Fideistic Christianity may look bold, but it is fragile.
The Consuming Fire and the Holiness That Comes Down
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
10/02/25

The Consuming Fire and the Holiness That Comes Down

He doesn’t consume us, even though that is what we deserve. Instead, Jesus comes down to us and consumes all our sin by taking it on himself.
When Pastors Are Abused by Their Congregations
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/01/25

When Pastors Are Abused by Their Congregations

This article is the first part of a two-part series. The second part will take a look at when pastors abuse their congregations.

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Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
06/11/18

Grandma Joy and Psalm 139

My Grandmother recently lost a long battle with cancer. Her name was Joy, and a name has never been more fitting.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
06/11/18

Preach Christ, Not About Christ

There is a difference between preaching about Christ and preaching Christ.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
06/10/18

False Guilt and the "What-If" Game We Parents Play

We need a God who can heal us of true guilt and false guilt. We need a Christ who not only removes the shame we feel for what we’ve done, but who washes away the shame that others have smeared upon us.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
06/08/18

Simultaneously Righteous and Sinner: An Introduction

Without the “simul” distinction, theology lapses into moralism.
RJ Grunewald
RJ Grunewald
06/06/18

The Scandal of the Cross

A Roman execution device isn't exactly a picturesque scene of divine love on display.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
06/01/18

The Real Threat to Our Preaching

Many Christians are worried—perhaps legitimately—that the state is a short step away from turning the Law of God into hate speech and silencing the legal preaching of God’s Word.
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
05/31/18

He Must Be Out of His Mind

Out of His mind indeed, as He took our place between murderers and received the insults and torture of humanity.
Craig Donofrio
Craig Donofrio
05/30/18

Jesus is the Subject

Your Big Brother, Yeshua… Joshua… Jesus, has done all things for your salvation.
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
05/21/18

Running From God's Undeserved Grace to God

Jonah is not who you'd want to speak to an evangelism committee. In fact, it's arguable that he's the Bible's worst missionary.
Daniel Deen
Daniel Deen
05/21/18

Mordor and Evangelism (Part 1)

Mordor’s bleak existence and the successful salvific mission of Frodo and Samwise is what makes Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings such a psychologically enjoyable epic.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
05/18/18

Outrageous Grace

Exemplified here are two misunderstandings about the forgiveness and graciousness of God among some Christians.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
05/17/18

Behind the Satanic Curtain:

There are a few occasions in the Bible where the curtain lifts, and we get to peer into the inner workings of the Divine Court.
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