The Counterintuitive Path to Blessing July 27, 2023 by: Chris Castaldo You Are Invited When we pray for God’s kingdom to come “on earth as it is in heaven” (Matt. 6:10), we sometimes imagine the kingdom to be far away. It is, however, closer than we think. In the crucified and risen King, the two…
What Are Some Practical Steps For Applying The Bible To My Life? Applying the Bible is the duty of all Christians. If we don\’t apply it, the Bible becomes nothing more to us than a normal book, an impractical collection of old manuscripts. That\’s why Paul says, “Whatever you have learned or received or heard…
Podcast: The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls (Matthew Barrett) July 24, 2023 by: Crossway This article is part of the The Crossway Podcast series. By Faith Alone In today’s episode, Matthew Barrett sheds light on the meaning of justification by faith alone, explaining why it’s so central to the Christian faith, and…
How Slowing Down Speeds Up the Church July 24, 2023 by: Nathan Knight The Speed of Church Planting The kingdom of heaven is like a marathon runner. He gets better at running fast by running slower. Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, a two-time gold medalist and record holder, has a training regimen that may be described…
10 Things You Should Know about the Beatitudes July 22, 2023 by: Chris Castaldo This article is part of the 10 Things You Should Know series. 1. The Beatitudes define our deepest needs and calling in Christ. The Beatitudes dig beneath the surface, exposing what we really need. To satisfy our hunger for wealth, Jesus…