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Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
08/12/24

Listen to Him

With so many TV preachers, pastors, and Bible teachers claiming to be authoritative voices for God himself, how do you know who to listen to?
Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco
07/19/24

Advice for Living in a Non-Christian World

The Christian must always remember that personal piety and liturgical uniformity are by no means the marks of true religion.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
07/20/21

A Q&A for The Christ Key: Unlocking the Centrality of Christ in the Old Testament

The Christ Key: Unlocking the Centrality of Christ in the Old Testament by Chad Bird is now available to order
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
01/31/21

Gospel: Mark 1:29-39 (Epiphany 5: Series B)

What is Jesus' conception of, “How is God’s kingship made effective?” It would happen through preaching.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
03/28/19

You Are Not Your Sin

Pelagianism is the ancient heresy that says that if you work hard enough and will something strongly enough, you can prevent sin
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
01/16/18

The Unforgivable, Forgiven

The pastor declares it. We receive it. The forgiveness of sins. It’s a simple thing.
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
09/21/17

No Longer A Mystery! David Lynch and Jesus

While Lynch might not be everyone’s cup of tea, he certainly paints a world that many of our neighbors can relate to: a strange place governed by inexplicable entities, causes and forces.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
05/30/17

Jesus is the End of Religion

Christianity isn’t about our faith. It’s about God’s faithfulness to His promises.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/01/17

The Only Free Lunch We'll Ever Get

We just can't stop ourselves from putting the brakes on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/13/15

Building Towers of Babel to the Glory of God

Here’s what lurks beneath this seemingly righteous behavior: they wanted to make a name for themselves, these tower-builders.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
04/23/15

The Lady Jesus Called a Dog

She had obviously heard about Jesus previously, maybe even from off-handed comments or even rumors. Her daughter was sick so she sought the gossiped-about Jesus as he was leaving for Tyre and Sidon.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
03/27/14

Scandalous, Damnable Divine Love: Jonah Takes God to Task

I hoped like mad they’d spit in my face and laugh me all the way out of town. I wouldn’t have even cared if a mob of them had beat me to death in a back alley. But heavens no, I couldn’t be that lucky.
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