Jesus Christ is a stranger to us because our hearts are hardened by sin, but through the power of the Holy Spirit, he opens our eyes to see the reality of his physical resurrection, proving he is the Christ, Messiah, and Savior. The Holy Spirit takes our darkened minds and gives us spiritual comprehension, allowing us to understand the gospel and recognize Jesus as the risen King. Through word and sacrament, the Holy Spirit ignites the fire of faith within us, burning away sinful desires and stirring love for God and our neighbor. [... more]

The Pilgrims' story and their beliefs, which led directly to the principles of the Declaration of Independence in the US Constitution, have been mostly forgotten by the majority of our population. Despite facing persecution and hardships, the Pilgrims remained committed to their faith and their biblical principles, which influenced the way they lived their lives and governed their colony. Their example of self-government, rule from within, and the importance of the Bible in their daily lives is a valuable lesson for Christians today. [... more]

Baptism is a visible gospel that preaches to us the fundamental truth of the gospel, that God justifies the ungodly through faith. It reminds us that God initiates grace, choosing us in eternity and regenerating us through the power of the Holy Spirit, giving us the gift of faith and uniting us to Christ. Baptism assures us that our lawless deeds have been forgiven, our sins have been covered, and we are justified through faith in Christ's satisfaction. [... more]

The Abrahamic covenant, established by God with Abraham, unifies redemptive history and serves as the foundation for the New Testament covenant of grace. This covenant promises salvation to those who believe, and its pattern of administration, including baptism, continues into the New Testament. Christian parents view their children as rightful recipients of this covenant sign and heirs of God's covenant promises, and baptism is a sacrament of inclusion into God's covenant of grace. [... more]

Baptism is a visible gospel, a testimony of God's grace, and a sign of His promise to us, not our promise to Him. It signifies and seals God's promise to us for Christ's sake, not our promise to Him. Baptism is God's wonderful gift to the church, a sign and seal that God comes to us in love and grace, placing His mark of ownership on His covenant people. [... more]

The Christian faith is the most exciting drama that has ever staggered the imagination of man, and its doctrine is the drama. The greatest story ever told is the story of Christ's drama, which unfolds in two acts: Scripture followed by a meal. Jesus teaches us that we must preach Christ from every page of Scripture, and that the Holy Spirit works through his taught word and the visible word of the sacrament. [... more]

The Lord's Prayer is a gift, a constant companion to the sacraments, and a reminder that all blessings come from God. Jesus teaches us to pray with a recognition of our Father's gift of adoption, and that our faith is a gift. The Lord's Supper is a sacrament that holds forth the guarantee of God's gracious provision of Christ's death, which has canceled all our debt. Through prayer, we are led to the Father, who directly leads us to the gift of His Son and the Lord's Supper, where we receive the blessings of the consummated kingdom. [... more]

Jesus institutes the New Covenant at the Last Supper, changing the meaning of the Passover liturgy to symbolize His own body and blood. This event marks the end of the Old Covenant and the birth of the New Testament church. Jesus' sacrifice is seen as the perfect Paschal lamb, redeeming humanity from the bondage of Satan and death. [... more]

Baptism is a picture of the gospel and a central teaching in the Reformed Church. The Abrahamic covenant is a principle of pure promise based on inheritance by virtue of another's performance for you. The new covenant is the new administration of the Abrahamic covenant, and baptism is a one-time initiatory sign and seal of God's covenant promise, marking an individual as belonging to God's covenant community. [... more]

A discussion on the Roman Catholic priesthood and the sacrament of reconciliation, with a focus on the Bible's teachings and the differences between Catholicism and Protestant theology. [... more]

The Lord's Supper, Holy Communion, and Eucharist are theologically and pastorally meaningful names for this sacrament, conveying Jesus as the host and servant, emphasizing being fed through the Holy Spirit, and creating a holy set-apart communion with Christ and one another. Regular reception of Holy Communion teaches the church to be peacemakers, strengthens communion between believers, and creates a thankful church. [... more]

The Lord's Supper is a gift of God for the people of God, strengthening and nourishing fellowship between believers and God. It is a sign and seal of the New Covenant, a promise and pledge that we are His people and He is our God. Through this sacrament, Christ points us continually to his dying on the cross in our place, paying the penalty of our sins, and this bread and wine are the visible signs of Christ's body and blood that are for us. [... more]

Christian worship centered around word and sacrament provides a sustainable model of discipleship, nourishing believers with spiritual food and forming them into a communal body of worshipers. This approach, rooted in Jesus' model in Luke 24, contrasts with the innovation cycle-driven evangelical church, which often prioritizes excitement and experience over the patient acquisition of virtue and the quiet feeding of the soul. [... more]

The Christian faith is the most exciting drama that ever staggered the imagination of man, and it unfolds in two acts: the service of the word and the service of the sacrament. Jesus teaches us that in the service of the word, God speaks to us through the reading and preaching of Scripture, and in the service of the sacrament, we encounter Christ through the administration of the sacrament. The model that Jesus gives to the church is how we come to recognize him, and it is through the powerful and mysterious working of the Holy Spirit that we come into his presence and receive from him. [... more]

The Pilgrims, a group of biblical Christians, fled England to settle in Holland and later in America, where they established the Plymouth Colony and wrote the Mayflower Compact, a document that influenced the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. Their commitment to their Christian faith and the Bible guided their actions and decisions, shaping the course of American history. [... more]

Baptism is a confession of faith in Christ, a communion with Christ, a consecration to Christ, and a picture of our consummation with Christ. It is a crucial moment in a person's salvation, and it is integral to the gospel, conversion, and the church. [... more]

The Lord's Supper is an instruction in which we obey Christ, a commemoration in which we remember Christ, a proclamation in which we preach Christ, a participation in which we feed on Christ, and an anticipation in which we wait for Christ. It is a commanded ordinance, not a saving ordinance, and its significance lies in its ability to remind us of God's redemption, provide fellowship and strength, and give us assurance and joy. [... more]

The Pilgrims, a group of biblical Christians, are widely considered to be the founders of America. They fled religious persecution in England to settle in Holland, but eventually moved to the New World, where they established the Plymouth Colony. Their commitment to God and His word influenced the way they lived their lives, and their legacy has had a profound impact on American history and the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. [... more]

A discussion on the differences between Christianity and Mormonism, with a caller questioning the Catholic sacrament of reconciliation and the role of faith versus works in salvation. [... more]

The Lord's Supper is a central sacrament in the Christian faith, commemorating Jesus' death and anticipating the future celebration in heaven. The sacrament's significance is rooted in its connection to the past, present, and future, with various Christian denominations holding different views on its nature and meaning. [... more]