A Primer on Christianity
The Bible: The Foundational Document of Christianity. The Bible is the most logical place to begin describing Christianity. We believe that the Bible is the Word of God – a special message from God to all people everywhere! This does…
The Meaning of Baptism
This is part of a short pamphlet that I recently authored to prepare new believers for baptism. It helps answer the question, “What do I need to know to prepare for Christian baptism?” Whether you are already baptized or preparing for baptism, I hope that it reminds you of the deep symbolism and preciousness of this Christian ordinance.
Spiritual Therapy that You Desperately Need
Today I want to convince you that you need some spiritual therapy. I’m not talking about a counseling session or a Bible retreat. I’m talking about an environment that will help you thrive in your Christian life.
An Introduction to the Early Creeds
Generations of God’s people valued the early creeds. They form not only a succinct summary of orthodox facts, but also comforting truth that Christians have repeated, memorized, sang, and believed for centuries. Four of these creeds – the Apostles’ Creed,…
Christendom and the 500 Year Cycle
With surprising regularity, Christendom faces dramatic changes every 500 years. I say this, not because there is anything intrinsically special about 500-year anniversaries, but because of the historical precedent. I also bring this up because the last dramatic change was…
God’s Holy Temple
Ephesus in the first century was the sprawling capital of the province of Asia. Situated in fertile lands with a mild climate, over 250,000 inhabitants populated the region. The city was the second largest in the Roman Empire, filled with…
