Jesus says something that can crush you if you misunderstand it: “You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”—Matthew 5:48 Yet the Bible is equally […]
Difficult Passages / Doctrines / Understanding the Bible
How Good Works Can Either Reflect or Nullify Genuine Faith
Paul, James, and the Mainstream Protestant View > Salvation by faith alone—and judgment according to works—sounds like a contradiction. Paul writes, “a person is justified by faith apart […]
Doctrines / Salvation / Understanding the Bible
From Grace to Glory: Living Out Christ’s Powerful Righteousness
> One of the beautiful mysteries of the Christian life is the dual nature of the believer’s righteousness. On the one hand, every Christian is clothed with perfect […]
Christian Living and Ethics / Church History & Theology / Doctrines / Roman Catholics / Salvation / Understanding the Bible
By Faith Alone: The Reformation’s Enduring Message of Salvation
> In the early sixteenth century, a theological and spiritual revolution swept through Europe, ignited by figures such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, Ulrich Zwingli, and others. The […]
Bible Overview / Chapter Summaries
Romans 3: All Have Sinned, and Justification Through Faith
Romans 3 is a foundational chapter in Paul’s letter to the Romans, emphasizing the universality of sin and the doctrine of justification by faith. This chapter outlines the […]
