The Bible teaches that Christians are to love one another, receive one another, and care for one another as members of the same body. This includes being kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving one another, and submitting to one another in the fear of God. By doing so, the church can become a little colony of heaven, where love and forgiveness abound. [... more]

The story of the Anabaptists, a group of Christians who dared to form a church according to the New Testament pattern, and were persecuted for their beliefs, including adult baptism and separation from the state. Their legacy continues to influence the modern church free movement. [... more]

Ministering to those who doubt, backslide, or hold heretical views requires compassion, mercy, and a commitment to truth. Christians must balance love and concern with the need to protect themselves and others from danger, while still showing mercy and seeking the salvation of those who are lost. [... more]

The Bible teaches us that Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation, and the head of the church. He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, and there is no other name under heaven whereby men might be saved other than the name of Jesus. Jesus Christ is not just priority, but superiority, and he is the glue that keeps this world together. [... more]

Jesus' popularity among the masses is a threat to the Pharisees and other religious leaders, who fear losing their power and prestige. They plot to turn the crowd against Him, using their malevolent genius to manipulate the situation and ultimately get Him arrested by the Romans, who will execute Him as a rebel. [... more]

Jesus Christ demonstrates His divine mission, authority, and compassion as He cleanses the temple and preaches the gospel to a recalcitrant people, while also confronting the enemies of biblical truth and fulfilling God's purpose. [... more]