The Reformation in the 16th century is long known as a religious renewal referred to as the Protestant Reformation. This movement changed the course of Western civilization, but what is often not understood about this event is that it wasn’t caused by a single man but many. It didn’t begin with Martin Luther (1483-1546) when […]
The Reformation: Is It Still Relevant Today?
We contacted Christian apologist Thaddeus Williams (Ph.D., Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam; Theology Professor, Biola University) and asked him if Reformation thinking is still relevant today (498 years later). Here’s what he said: Is Reformation theology still relevant today? Absolutely! It reminds us that we have a big God and that salvation is found in Him alone. […]
Three Keys to Sermon-Listening and Note-Taking
Going to church each Sunday and sitting under godly, loving, Biblical, and practical preaching week in and week out is a privilege to be enjoyed by God’s people. While some people, like myself, learn best by sitting and listening, I know that a lot of people get more out of a sermon by taking notes. […]
Notecard Answers for Why I Believe the Bible
As Christians we are to always be ready to give a defense of the hope that is within us (1 Pet. 3:15). The basis of this hope is our confidence that the Bible is God’s Word. It is trustworthy and sufficient. Why I Believe the Bible There are many times when our confidence in the […]
Sound Doctrine and Sound Living
“Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.” (1 Timothy 4:16) Holy living and sound teaching must go together if anyone wants to be a blessing. This is why Paul admonishes Timothy to “keep a close watch on […]
Be Bible Readers and Bible Searchers (Spurgeon)
Let us stop and consider the merciful nature of God, in having written us a Bible at all. Ah! He might have left us without it, to grope our dark way, as blind men seek the wall. God may be seen in the stars. His name is written in gilt letters on the brow of […]
The 5 W’s of Bible Study
Have you ever had someone walk in on a conversation and totally misinterpret what you said? “That’s not what I meant,” you try to defend yourself, and your conversation partner agrees because they’ve been listening all along. But the person who just walked in doesn’t get it. They only heard that one sentence and have […]
Christ, the Only Rest for the Weary (Whitefield)
“Come unto me, all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Christ gives an exhortation to everyone—high and low, rich and poor, one with another—to come unto him that you may have rest.
How Did We Get the New Testament? [VIDEO]
According to a nation-wide study released by the American Bible Society (2014), almost half of all Americans do not trust the accuracy of the Bible. Many wonder: Does it have errors in it? Was it tampered with? What should I say to those who question it?
Further Thoughts on the Attributes of God
Last week, we concluded our blog series on the attributes of God. If you haven’t gotten the chance to read through them, then please do. Few topics of study can spur one’s admiration and affection for God than the study of His divine attributes.