Motivations to Become a Christian
It is a thrilling thing to witness someone respond to the invitation at the end of a sermon, make their way to the front of the auditorium, confess their faith in Christ, and then be baptized to have...
View ArticleRepeated for Emphasis
Several passages in the Bible repeat a phrase to emphasize a thought and help us remember it. We will notice a few in this article. But why is this necessary? Oftentimes, we may hear something,...
View ArticleThe Apostles vs. Franklin Graham (03/26/26)
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week, we’re talking about an event in Peru where Franklin Graham preached to 90,000 people, which reportedly led to thousands of conversions. That sounds...
View ArticleSalvation: Past, Present, and Future
For many religious people, when they talk about salvation, they talk about “getting” saved. It is common to hear phrases like these: When did you get saved? I got saved when I was fifteen years old....
View ArticleReaching Conspiracy Theorists (05/29/25)
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week, we’re talking about those who might be labeled as “conspiracy theorists” and whether they can be reached with the gospel. It has been reported that...
View ArticleBig Words in the Bible (Part 5): Resurrection
The final word we will discuss in our series is resurrection. It is likely the one with which we are the most familiar. There is a lot we could say about it, but we will consider some highlights to...
View ArticleOur Common Salvation
“Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed...
View ArticleConduct Yourselves in a Manner Worthy of the Gospel
When Paul wrote to the church at Philippi, there were very few problems that he needed to correct. These brethren were faithfully following the Lord and were an encouragement to the apostle. So he...
View ArticleAnswering Basic Questions (Part 5): What Is the Gospel?
We often talk about the importance of preaching the gospel. But what does that mean? The gospel is foundational to our faith. Therefore, if we are to be “ready to make a defense…for the hope that is...
View ArticleUnlikely Converts
In the following passage, James described a scenario in which two individuals visited the assembly of the church. After they arrived, the brethren treated them differently based upon their...
View ArticleObedient to That Form of Teaching
Romans 6 is a critical chapter in the New Testament. It discusses the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian. It concisely explains why this difference exists and what happened in the life...
View ArticleThe Sect That Is Spoken Against Everywhere
When Paul came to Rome as a prisoner, he was permitted to meet with the Jewish leaders in that city. The apostle used this opportunity to explain why he was there – not as an enemy of the Jewish...
View ArticleThe Message of the Gospel (Sermon #38)
Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS We’re in between season 11 and season 12. During the break we’re posting audio sermons each week instead of the regular episodes. The sermon for this week was...
View ArticleThe Message of the Gospel
In his letter to the Christians in Rome, Paul described the gospel as “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek” (Romans 1:16). This verse is...
View ArticleGreat Days in History (Part 6): The Day of Judgment
“Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent, because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness...
View ArticleGreat Days in History (Part 5): The Day of Pentecost
“When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were...
View ArticlePrayer for the Word to Spread
Toward the end of Paul’s second letter to the church in Thessalonica, he requested prayers from the brethren. One of the reasons why the apostle wanted them to pray was so that the gospel would...
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