An Exposition of Psalm 8
The eighth Psalm stands out somewhat from the other Psalms, in that it is the first Psalm we find in the way that is organized to stand out...
What is the Kingdom of God?
“Seek first the kingdom of God” (Matt. 6:33)[1] may be one of the best know portions of scripture that consider the kingdom. It was...
Does Rowan County Really Need More Churches?
Why would anyone think that it would be a good idea to start a new church anywhere in a region that has been named the Bible Belt? Take a...
Many are called, but few are chosen?
What did Jesus mean when he said, “many are called, but few are chosen”? Was He explaining that many are called to salvation, but only...
The Blessed Achievement of Failure
The Blessed Achievement of Failure No matter which way you slice it, our definition of success is different than God’s definition. The...
Elder-led Congregationalism
Church polity, or church government, is not the most glamorous of topics. It could be argued that this is due, at least in part, to a...
Understanding the Judgment Seat of Christ
it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment (Heb. 9:27) A recent Lifeway Research poll cited that 62% of those...
The Church’s Guide to Deconstruction
“Ready, Fire, Aim!” This seems to be the battle cry among many evangelicals within the American Christian culture, but what are...
How Can I Have Assurance of Salvation?
Why is assurance something that believers seem to struggle with? Because, ultimately, even for believers, it can be hard to believe the...