Before there was Santa Claus, there was Nicholas, a fourth-century pastor who gave away his inheritance to help people in need. Learn the true story behind the legend and what it means for families today.
Read MoreBeneath the lights and gifts, Christmas is about God coming near in Jesus. The wise men and the shepherds show us how to seek him, worship him, and share the good news with others.
Read MoreWhy would Jesus seem to praise a dishonest manager? Look closer at Luke 16 and you’ll find a powerful lesson about stewardship, accountability, and using money with eternity in mind.
Read MoreMindfulness meditation is everywhere, from apps to classrooms. Is it okay for Christians? Learn where it comes from, how Jesus handled stress and anxiety, and why prayer is different.
Read MoreWondering if the person you’re dating is “the one”? God doesn’t leave you guessing. Learn how his Spirit, his Word, and his people work together to help you discern who to marry.
Read MoreSame-sex marriage is one of the most debated issues of our time. Here’s what the Bible teaches about marriage and sexuality, and how Christians can hold biblical convictions with compassion instead of contempt.
Read MoreEvery follower of Jesus has been given a spiritual gift, but what are they and why do they matter? Discover what the Bible teaches about your gift, its purpose, and the joy of using it well.
Read MoreSpeaking in tongues can be confusing and even divisive. Here’s a clear, charitable look at what the Bible says about this spiritual gift, from Pentecost to Paul’s instructions, and how to handle it wisely.
Read MoreGod can still heal and work wonders, but why did miracles happen in the Bible, and what should we expect today? Learn what Scripture says about signs, sign-seekers, and the ongoing miracle of love.
Read MoreMany religions make claims about God and the afterlife. Christianity stands apart by staking everything on a public, historical event, the resurrection of Jesus, and by offering salvation as a free gift.
Read MoreCrusades, abuse, and hypocrisy are real stains on church history. But are they the whole story? Here’s an honest look at the harm done in Jesus’ name and the remarkable good his love has produced.
Read MoreIf the universe is an accident and this life is all there is, can anything truly matter? Explore the honest limits of a godless worldview and the lasting purpose God offers through Jesus.
Read MoreEarthquakes, hurricanes, and floods leave us asking hard questions about God. The Bible doesn’t dodge them. It explains why creation is broken, how God stays sovereign, and where real hope is found.
Read MoreSome Old Testament stories make God seem harsh. But when we understand God’s holiness and the seriousness of sin, a different picture emerges: a God who is both perfectly just and amazingly patient, fully revealed in Jesus.
Read MoreThe wrath of God makes many people uncomfortable. But God’s wrath isn’t a temper tantrum. It’s his holy opposition to evil. Learn what the Bible teaches about it, why God is patient, and how Jesus rescues us.
Read MoreDo you ever wonder if you’re really saved? The Bible says you can know for sure. Assurance doesn’t depend on the intensity of your faith but on its object: Jesus, the Lamb whose blood covers you completely.
Read MoreCatholics and Protestants share a lot, from the Trinity to the resurrection. But they differ on Scripture, church authority, how we’re justified, and purgatory. Here’s a fair, clear look at what each believes and why it matters.
Read More“Do not judge” may be the most quoted verse in the Bible, and one of the most misunderstood. Learn the difference between making wise judgments and being judgmental, and how Jesus calls us to help others.
Read MoreMany people believe every religion leads to God. The Bible makes a bolder claim: Jesus is the only Savior. Learn what Scripture says, why it isn’t arrogant, and how to hold this truth with humility and love.
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A 12-topic intensive discipleship track to teach the essentials of biblical Systematic Theology.
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A 12-topic discipleship track to teach the essentials of Christianity and help you become a follower of Jesus.
Read MoreThe Athanasian Creed explains the Trinity and the two natures of Jesus with remarkable precision. Discover where it came from, what it says and how to read its strong warnings.
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What do Christians actually believe, and how do we know? In the centuries after Jesus, the early church wrote short creeds to summarize the faith and guard it against false teaching. In this five-part series, explore the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Creed of Constantinople, the Creed of Chalcedon and the Athanasian Creed, and discover how they still help us know who God is and who Jesus really is.
Read MorePeople say Jesus never claimed to be God and the church made the idea up later. Look at four times Jesus made himself equal with God, and how his own enemies understood him.
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