Why Do We Get Baptized One Time but Take Communion Many Times? November 07, 2023 by: Kevin P. Emmert Understanding the Sacraments Many Christians today have a weak understanding of the sacraments (also often called ordinances) and what they accomplish in the lives of believers. We know they are important because Jesus commanded that we…
Podcast: The Death Penalty, Plea Bargaining, and Other Problems with the Criminal Justice System (Matt Martens) November 06, 2023 by: Crossway This article is part of the The Crossway Podcast series. Is the Criminal Justice System Broken? In this episode, Matt Martens sets forth a distinctly Christian vision of criminal justice, highlighting how the great…
10 Key Bible Verses on Sanctification November 05, 2023 by: Crossway This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series. All commentary notes adapted from the ESV Study Bible. 1. John 17:17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. Read More Sanctify them. The sanctification of Christians is a lifelong process. It…
Does Anyone Who Accepts Law and Circumcision Lose Their Salvation? November 04, 2023 by: Frank Thielman This article is part of the Tough Passages series. Listen to the Passage Read the Passage 2Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. 3I testify again to…
What Is Distinct about the Theology of Colossians? November 03, 2023 by: Kevin W. McFadden This article is part of the Distinctive Theology series. Confronting a False Teaching The theology of Colossians is distinct because it arises from Paul’s response to a false teaching that was threatening the church in Colossae. It is difficult to…