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Approximate Reading Time: 10 minutesAs we finish up the last of the “5 Solas of the Reformation,” we finally arrive at the answer to the major question: Why has God done everything He’s done? Whether it’s creating the world, sending Christ, or saving each individual person, there’s one simple reason that God does anything. And as people who love […]
Approximate Reading Time: 5 minutesAs we continue walking through the “5 Solas of the Protestant Reformation,” we now get to discuss why salvation is given by God’s grace, and not because we deserve it. Undeserved love There’s a way of viewing salvation that may strike many as odd, but it’s just as popular today as it was in the
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter my last episode, there were several things I really wanted to cover, but had to cut for sake of time. So enjoy this bonus episode where I tackle 3 ways we misunderstand what the Bible is so that we can better understand what it’s saying.
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Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday I discuss why the Bible is more than a collection of good ideas or a way of making us better people. What does it mean that the Bible is “inspired by God,” and why does that change our lives? Remember to subscribe through your podcast app so you never miss an episode!
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Approximate Reading Time: 7 minutesWe all have certain beliefs that shape our lives. They affect where we spend our time and money. They impact where we go or what we enjoy. Often, our convictions even cause us to sacrifice other things in order to follow them. And there are times when those sacrifices can seem too great, or the
Are You Tired of Following Your Convictions? Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 7 minutes(This article was a request from one of my generous monthly supporters on Patreon. If you’d like to support this ministry, you can donate as little as $1. Check out this link to learn more.) With most of our world spending months in isolation, Christianity finds itself in an interesting position. We aren’t being oppressed
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Approximate Reading Time: 8 minutesLast time we discussed that it’s faith, and nothing else, that saves us. Now let’s discuss who we put that faith in, and why only Christ, through the work He did on the cross, is what saves us. Why solus Christus had to be defended We’ve been walking through everything that led to Christianity splitting
Approximate Reading Time: 10 minutesAs we continue our look into the 5 “solas” of the Protestant Reformation, let’s discuss why being saved by faith isn’t just an opinion about salvation, but the only thing that makes sense. What is faith? I’ve done a 5 part series that digs deep into what “faith” really looks like (check it out here).
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday I finish my discussion on the Trinity by closely examining the role each person plays in our lives. If you’ve ever wondered what, exactly, the Holy Spirit does, take time to listen to how big He really is in our lives. This is also a pretty big milestone as a podcaster! I read that
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Approximate Reading Time: 7 minutesLast week we took our first look at a foundational belief that men like Martin Luther fought so hard for. We discussed “sola scriptura,” the understanding that the Bible is our primary authority regarding truth. Things like historical teachings and our personal beliefs may assist us, but they must always agree with what is clearly
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