Does doing good things make someone a good person?
Doing good deeds does not make a person good because sin is primarily an internal offense of the heart against a perfectly holy God, whose standard requires complete perfection.
A Brief History of the Reformation
This is a quick look at history to help you understand how we arrived at Calvin's "doctrines of grace."
The Doctrine of Total Depravity
Total Depravity is a doctrinal position within Calvinism that asserts the pervasive corruption of human nature due to original sin, affecting all aspects of an individual’s being.
How to Think Like a Christian
Thinking biblically about hard cultural questions requires: 1. Grounding your perspective in Scripture, 2. Precisely defining key terms, and 3. Critically unpacking ambiguous language while challenging vague assumptions.
Ready to Preach
Ready to Preach is a gold standard text that has challenged me to approach preaching with greater intentionality. It has renewed my desire to preach the Word faithfully, to recognize the presence and activity of the Triune God in every passage, and to seek the transformational point that will help listeners become more like Christ.
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing by Jonathan Gibson is a 31-day journey through Scripture and historic Christian worship. Rooted in the Psalms, each day provides a thoughtful rhythm of readings, prayers, and liturgical elements designed to turn our hearts toward God and cultivate a deeper delight in Him.
What Does “Gospel Living” Look Like?
Help Teens Navigate Friendship in the Social Media Age / 6 Ways to Support Families of Children with Disabilities / Learn to Grieve Well / Christian, Your Suffering Isn’t Pointless
Thank God it’s Friday
Parenting With the Holy Spirit: How God Meets Moms and Dads in Everyday Life / Why Christians Need to Rediscover Their Imaginations / Your Favorite Gift Will Fail You / On Let the Word Dwell Richly / The Basis for Our Prayers: Spurgeon’s Four Grand Arguments