The study of church history informs us about our predecessors in the faith, those who have helped shape our Christian communities and thus make us what we are. Such study builds humility and modesty into our lives, and so can exercise a sanctifying influence upon us.
One of the greatest dangers in the Christian life is that we stop growing in our first-love relationship with the One who is the way, the truth, and the life.
When children are taught the New Testament separate from the Old, and when God’s wrath is ignored for the comfort of his love, they later discover these issues on their own and must wrestle with the incomplete biblical picture they have always known.
As we seek to live according to God’s moral norms, that is, as we engage in Christian ethics, we need to take advantage of the resources the Great Shepherd of our souls has given (1 Pet. 2:25). I count them as five primary sources.
Of all the statements in the Apostles’ Creed, “he descended into hell” is easily the most controversial. It’s a polarizing, third-rail kind of phrase that has been handled in various ways throughout church history. Some congregations even omit or alter it for use in public worship gatherings. But before we throw it out, blindly accept it, or edit it in our own words, I believe it would be valuable to examine and assess Christ’s descent into hell.
There is no greater joy in the Christian life than living together in life-giving Christian community. There is no greater privilege in the Christian life than joining arms with brothers...
In terms of high adventure and suspense, Acts 27 is a page-turner. Luke records, in vivid detail and nautically precise terms, the voyage taking Paul from Caesarea towards Rome. Bad weather...
The Bible has an overwhelmingly positive view of sex. It is not something naughty, dirty, sinful, or wrong. It is a good gift of God, meant to be celebrated and enjoyed only—within the confines of marriage.
Pastor Paul Carter explains why he uses the RMM Bible reading plan.
In this episode, Pastors Paul Carter, Steve Bray, and Paul Martin discuss the differences between church planting and church revitalization.
Statistics tell us that 25% of current pastors plan to retire in the six months. If that’s even close to true, then we have to ask the question: where will...
What standing for the truth of God's word even at great personal cost looks like in Canada
