1. The Grace of Falling Up the Stairs

    book
    09/20/21
    16 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    The essence of sin is man substituting himself for God, while the essence of salvation is God substituting himself for man.
    The Grace of Falling Up the Stairs

  2. That's a Good Question: When is Baptism Not Valid

    book
    08/09/21
    16 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    Baptism is always valid because no unrighteousness or faithlessness on our part could ify God’s faithfulness.
    That's a Good Question: When is Baptism Not Valid

  3. That's A Good Question: Is God Responsible for Death?

    book
    07/19/21
    12 mins
    read
    By Steven A. Hein
    We do not have to endure the pain and suffering of this fallen existence forever, just for a little while.
    That's A Good Question: Is God Responsible for Death?

  4. Baptismal Therapy

    book
    07/06/21
    10 mins
    read
    By Joshua Miller
    While baptism is a “once and for all” event that should not be repeated in the Christian’s life, the effects of baptism continue throughout the life of the believer.
    Baptismal Therapy

  5. The Holy Spirit: The Gift and Gift-Giver

    book
    05/24/21
    14 mins
    read
    By Kyle G. Jones
    The Holy Spirit is sent, not to talk about himself, but to point us to Jesus.
    The Holy Spirit: The Gift and Gift-Giver

  6. Easter is Over, Now What?

    book
    04/23/21
    20 mins
    read
    By John Bombaro
    Just as the grave could not hold the Lord of Life, neither could the calendar contain Easter to just one Sunday.
    Easter is Over, Now What?

  7. Salvation in the Silence of God

    book
    03/31/21
    10 mins
    read
    By Bror Erickson
    Good Friday encompasses the silence of God, even as it focuses on our salvation in the cross of Christ.
    Salvation in the Silence of God

  8. God's Unmasked Face

    book
    01/04/21
    19 mins
    read
    By John Bombaro
    The church does well to remind the world that God is unmasked, indeed, that God has unmasked himself in the person of Jesus.
    God's Unmasked Face

  9. The Two of Us In Here

    book
    10/06/20
    6 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    The only reason we're aware of our old self is in baptism, God created a new self for us.
    The Two of Us In Here

  10. Prodigal at the Well

    book
    10/05/20
    9 mins
    read
    By Kathy Morales
    The Lord who stood before her seemed reckless in His love. Her sin didn't deter Him. Rather, it was the reason He came.
    Prodigal at the Well

  11. Slavery, Freedom, and Bondage

    book
    10/01/20
    12 mins
    read
    By Steven A. Hein
    In spiritual matters, the Scriptures teach us that freedom is tied to slavery and bondage.
    Slavery, Freedom, and Bondage

  12. Cyprian on Rebaptism

    book
    08/31/20
    8 mins
    read
    By Philip Bartelt
    Cyprian actually rejected the accusation that he believed in rebaptism because he considered only the baptism within the church to be a valid or true baptism.
    Cyprian on Rebaptism
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