The grandeur and vastness of God's plan of salvation is mind-stretching, taking us back into pre-creation eternity. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, co-equal and co-eternal, live in a communion of mutual love and satisfaction. Jesus came to make humanity new, and one day, he will make it perfect. Christians must look to the big picture, understanding their existence in Jesus and the totality of God's story. [... more]

The Westminster Shorter Catechism is a valuable tool for understanding Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of justification, sanctification, and the attributes of God. It provides a comprehensive framework for exploring the Christian faith and has been a significant influence in the evangelical world, particularly during the Reformation. By using the catechism, Christians can develop a deeper understanding of their faith and live out their convictions in a way that sets them apart in a world that often seeks to conform to secular ideologies. [... more]

Peter Rosenberger, a 40-year caregiver for his wife Gracie, shares his experiences and insights on navigating the challenges of caregiving, finding hope and comfort in faith, and building a supportive community through his ministry, Standing With Hope. [... more]

A growing list of Christian celebrities, including Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, are deconstructing their faith, questioning the reliability of the Bible and its authors. However, these doubts could be easily addressed in a basic Sunday morning youth group class, highlighting a deeper issue in the church's discipleship of its people. [... more]

Christian leaders discuss the importance of engaging culture, understanding theology, and applying biblical truths to public issues, emphasizing the need for catechism, hope, truth, identity, and calling in a rapidly changing world. [... more]

A couple shares their experience of losing a child and how it strengthened their marriage and faith. They discuss the importance of talking to children about grief and how it can help them process their emotions. The couple also talks about how their faith has helped them navigate the loss of their child and how they are using their experience to help others. [... more]

J. Gresham Machen's early life, education, and struggles with purpose are explored, setting the stage for his later impact on the church and his defining book, Christianity and Liberalism. [... more]

The Gospel of God provides confidence and joy, and understanding its core elements is crucial for assurance of salvation. The relationship between assurance and sanctification is also explored, highlighting the importance of justification by faith alone and the role of Christ as our mediator and Savior. [... more]

The Holy Spirit's work of sanctification is a glorious process that transforms us into the image of Christ, bringing us to share in the divine life of the Father and the Son. Through the gospel, the Spirit opens our eyes to see the glory of Christ, changing our desires and affections, and giving us new hearts that love and enjoy God. The fear of the Lord, which is a filial fear, is a blessing of the new covenant that brings us to tremble with wonder at God's kindness and mercy, and to rejoice in His glory. [... more]

Christ is our mediator between God and man, and through Him, we have access to the throne room in heaven, where we find peace, justification, and sanctification. The doctrine of the mediator is rooted in Scripture and has been developed through the creeds and confessions of the church, including the Geneva catechism and the Pinchov confession. The Reformation emphasized the exclusivity of Christ as our mediator, and the importance of faith alone in justification. We are sustained by God's grace, which saves us from sin and guilt, and gives us hope and joy in our weakness. [... more]

The Fatherhood of God is the deepest revelation of the identity of God, and it shapes our understanding of the Gospel and the way we're called to live the Christian life. Knowing God as our Father gladdens our view of him, and it's the key to understanding the Gospel. God's blessing is sonship, and it's offered freely to real sinners through adoption. The Father's love for his Son encompasses us, and it's the heart of our transformation into the likeness of the Son. [... more]

The importance of creeds and confessions in Christianity, how they provide a map for understanding doctrine and the Christian life, and the need for humility and love in applying doctrine. [... more]

The concept of God's perfection and being is explored through the lens of philosophical inquiry, highlighting the distinction between potentiality and actuality, and the immutability and eternity of God's nature. [... more]

The affirmation of one God, as stated in the Westminster Confession, is a fundamental aspect of Judeo-Christianity, distinguishing it from ancient polytheism and modern ideas of multiple paths to God. The concept of idolatry, or worshiping false gods, is a central theme in the Bible, and the true God is described as eternal, simple, and perfect in being and power. [... more]

The Bible claims to be of divine origin, yet it was written by human authors. The concept of inspiration is crucial in understanding how God's Word was preserved and communicated through human vessels. The Westminster Confession emphasizes the importance of the Bible as the rule of faith and life, and the Protestant church agrees with the Palestinian canon of the Old Testament, excluding the Apocrypha. [... more]

The Bible teaches that God's existence is clearly revealed in nature, leaving humanity without excuse for not believing. The Westminster Confession of Faith emphasizes that this revelation is not sufficient for salvation, and that humans have a propensity to suppress the truth and worship false gods. [... more]

A collection of historic creeds, catechisms, and confessions provides a comprehensive understanding of the Christian faith, equipping believers to contend for the truth and deepen their knowledge of God's Word. [... more]

Living a life in harmony with our Creator God is the most joyful and fulfilling of all lives. We are called to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, which means recognizing His supremacy, sovereignty, and salvation through Jesus Christ. As we declare His glory among the nations, we are transformed and become a transcendent meeting with this great, glorious God. [... more]

A caregiver struggles with feelings of guilt and purpose after caring for their mother, but finds solace in their faith and the understanding that their life is not defined by their caregiving role. They learn to accept the gift of God's grace and to see themselves as God sees them, covered in Christ's righteousness. [... more]