Understanding the history of the Church is an important element of the faith. Digging into the past, while for many is often viewed in a negative light as being dull and boring especially when it comes to reading about church councils and creeds, is nonetheless vital. Its importance resides in the need to have a […]
How can a book written by many different authors over 2000 years ago have anything relevant for us today? Why I should I believe the claims of this book, namely the claim it is the word of God. Who is this God and why should I care? Why should I take this book seriously and
Bible college and seminary students face innumerable challenges from emotional, spiritual and financial pressure to often relational issues as a result of going to school. All of these are challenges that I know well. I was a Bible college and seminary student for five years after attending several community colleges and one technical college. I understand well
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Many Christians struggle with prayer. They tremble as if the light from God’s throne exposed them in a naked shame, when in fact it reveals the radiant robes that have been draped around them, the righteousness of Christ given to all who trust in Him. The key to prayer—to praying often, to praying openly, to
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The statement that everyone is a theologian may seem strange to some. After all, theologians are most often associated with those either in the academic community or a pursuit that is the domain of those who occupy the pulpit. It is unfortunate that some believe the study of God is not for them despite the fact
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Clint Archer, The Home Team: God’s Game Plan for the Family. Wapwallopen, PA: Shepherd Press, 2014. 152 pgs., ppb. Using a myriad of sports-related analogies, Clint Archer guides Christians to faithfully work out their callings as husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Archer serves as senior pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church in South Africa. He
Simonetta Carr, Jonathan Edwards in the Christian Biographies for Young Readers series. Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2014. Hbk, 64 pgs. With fascinating stories, colorful illustrations, and engaging style, Simonetta Carr presents the life of Jonathan Edwards in a fun and easy-to-understand way. There’s one way to put a book such as this to the
The Bible instructs us as believers to live by faith and not by sight. This would be an easier task if we did not live in a fallen world. For this reason, many Christians wrestle with doubt and issues of assurance. Having doubt raises the question, “Is it wrong for Christians to doubt and how