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Is Jesus truly your Lord?

March 14, 2021  - By Sherry Thomas

At conception, we are created in the image of God. At our second birth, we submit our lives to Him. But partial submission is not what Christ calls us to

Why does God allow evil governments into power?

February 16, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

People in government often support things that we as Christians cannot. A reader asked why a sovereign God would even permit such authorities to reign

Scripture and the Authority of God: N. T. Wright

August 21, 2020  - By Garrett Haley

How do we grow our appreciation for a book so old, so familiar, yet so hotly-debated? It's a question believers still ask today — and the crux of this book

Who is Jesus and what difference does it make?

August 16, 2020  - By Revanth T.

Jesus is not only a historical figure, but also our eternal contemporary — someone who continues to have a far-reaching influence on the world

How can Christians in positions of authority ensure fairness in their dealings?

August 12, 2020  - By George Mattackal

It's easy for power to go to our heads if we're not careful. What can believers do to rightly represent Christ in such positions — whether at work or home?

7 things to know about demonic powers

March 22, 2020  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

The Bible does not talk about demons in detail, but it does tell us they are real, and references them in several passages. Read on to learn more

Can women teach men at home?

December 3, 2019  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

The Bible offers instruction on the question of women’s authority inside the church, but does that extend to other settings as well?

Heaven’s authority on earth

October 4, 2019  - By Dr. John Sypert

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

Is it a sin for Christians to get tattoos?

July 9, 2019  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

A reader asks if God's instruction forbidding tattoos in the book of Leviticus applies to us who are no longer under law, but saved by grace

When the political opposition comes to power

May 25, 2019  - By Revanth T.

You didn't vote for them, but the polls have spoken and they're in charge of the nation now. In politically bleak times, Christians can gain from a perspective that is unashamedly Biblical

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