Failure to observe the New Testament's sternness is part of the reason why it seems like the Bible depicts two very different Gods
It's easy to look at the 'harshness' of the Law, and declare God too severe — but we’re missing out if we only see what we want to see
The older brother in the story of the Prodigal Son offers a much-needed perspective when it comes to how we perceive ourselves
The church is not God, nor can it save anyone — but it is called to represent Christ on earth and decipher who true gospel confessors are
Despite experiencing God’s forgiveness and mercy, Jonah desired the destruction of the Ninevites — and his attitude is often not unlike our own
If we're not in the mood to bring Him heartfelt offerings of praise, we need to examine our hearts for who we've actually crowned king
The congregation’s call to judge those within its assembly is backed by Scripture — which also instructs us to aim for restoration in a spirit of love
Exploring the cultural phenomenon that Friends became — and why the well-loved show has nothing on the greatest Friend of all
A look at the pitfalls of allowing sin to run unchecked in the local assembly and how to ground it in the redemptive work of Christ
How to ensure the goal of this ministry is not to feed self-righteous pride, but to restore a sinning believer to holiness
The New Testament has a great deal to say about church discipline — yet no aspect of church life today is more dangerously neglected than this one
The Bible goes to great lengths to explain God’s salvation plan and assure us that we belong to Him when we believe. Why? The answer comes back to Jesus
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