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Sleeping on Rocks Right Now? Jesus Is Right There
In Genesis 28 Jacob is sleeping outside with a rock for a pillow because of his own poor decisions. As Jacob dreams, God shows him a ladder joining heaven and earth. Why?
5 Reasons Every Christian Should Seek Assurance of Salvation
Plenty of Christians are content to walk through life without the sure knowledge that they belong to Christ. Why is assurance of salvation essential to genuine Christianity?
The Danger of Drifting Away from Jesus
The author of Hebrews gives a sobering warning: “Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it” (Heb. 2:1). How do Christians stay on course?
Do You Have the Guts to Remain in the Church? — Revelation 21:1-8
Perhaps you are losing your confidence in the church right now. What can we learn from Revelation 21:1-8 to encourage us to stand firm in Christ?
“Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude”: Part 2 — Grace
It is common for Christians to describe grace as “God’s unmerited favor,” but this falls short, for we were God’s enemies when Christ died for us. In part 2 of a 3-part series, New Testament scholar S. M. Baugh explains what grace means for every believer.
Q & A: Can I Have Assurance of Salvation?
Yes, all Christians can and should have assurance of their salvation. Theologian R. Scott Clark explains how this assurance is found.
4 Things to Stop Believing about Suffering
Everyone faces suffering in this life, and it’s not helpful when well-meaning people say, “It could be worse!” Ugh. Here are four things we need to stop believing about suffering.
When Your Dreams Haven’t Come True
Is there a dream you’ve been holding onto for a long time and it hasn’t come true yet? Maybe you’re wondering if God really loves you after all. Here are five good things to remember in such times.
4 Important Things to Remember If You Are a Doubting Believer
Even John the Baptist began to have doubts about the identity of Jesus while in prison. How does the example of John help us to distinguish between doubt and unbelieving skepticism?