Where Is the Christian Nation?
We hear it all the time: America is a Christian nation. But what does that really mean, and is it really true? Where is the Christian nation?
How to Study the Bible with S.O.A.P.
You may have heard of the S.O.A.P. Bible Study method. It’s a simple, effective way to study the Word, especially for new believers. Let’s dive in and see what it’s all about!
Where Is Your First Love?
When Jesus is the center of our hope, the truth of the gospel penetrates everything that we do. If we want to see the Kingdom of God magnified, we need to remember our first love—the hope of the gospel—and pass our faith on through the generations.
Are Sundays Enough? Exploring a Call to Ministry
We so often pour everything we have into making Sundays the best possible experience for our members. But is that what a call to ministry really is?
Contradictions in the Gospel Accounts
In the 4th and final installment of this series on biblical contradictions, we examine supposed contradictions in the Gospel accounts, and how we can reconcile these as believers.
What is Your Banner?
Our identity is an important thing. It’s the banner we waive as we walk through our lives, showing others what we believe, and often, why we believe it. But the banners that waive in this life will often let us down. We must seek the only banner who will never fail us.
Biblical Narrative Contradictions?
In Part 3 of this series on biblical contradictions, we examine questions like “Will the earth last forever?” and “Is Jesus the only man to have ever ascended into heaven?”
Contradictions In God's Character: Part 2
In Part 2 of this series on biblical contradictions, we examine questions like “Is God the author of evil?” and “Does God delight in burnt offerings?”
Does Christianity Come With Benefits?
Should we expect any special treatment for being Christians? Will God bless believers any more or less than non-Christians this side of heaven?
Contradictions in God's Character
The Bible contains over 30,000 verses, written over a span of around 4,000 years by men of varying experiences and cultures. It’s no wonder, then, that when reading scripture through the lens of our own context and experiences, things begin to pop out that seem to contradict each other. But Scripture is perfect, how can this be true? Read on as Stephen begins to unpack and refute some of the common “discrepancies” we see in scripture.
3 (Good) Reasons Your Church Isn't Growing
If your church isn't growing, it doesn't always mean something is wrong, it could mean something is right. I know for a lot of us church leaders, church growth is, well, it's an idol. Let's be honest, it's an idol. It's tough on our egos when our church isn't growing or is getting smaller. Sometimes it is an indication that something isn't going right, but that's not always the case.