I remember the night I became a believer in Jesus. The Holy Spirit had been working on my heart for some time. When I was 21, God used Galatians 5:22–23 …
The Bereans: Open-Mindedness Balanced by Truth
When I was a kid, I had a sticker displayed in my room that read, “Let your conscience Bible be your guide.” I don’t remember when I received the sticker, …
Jesus Christ and the Gospel of the Kingdom
The following article is an excerpt from Renald Showers’ book The Foundations of Faith. Dr. Showers examines Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom of God, which has given rise to varying …
How First-Century Jews and Gentiles Understood the Gospel Differently
When the apostles first proclaimed the gospel message, they encountered two different audiences, Jewish and Gentile. The book of Acts records those encounters and the emphases in the content of …
How to Live in Light of Jesus’ Return
Anticipation—it’s an electrifying feeling we all experience in the major moments of life. As a kid, when my family was planning to visit my grandparents in Florida, I remember the …
It Was (and Still Is) a Good Friday
“You will be a mocker at the cross.” I was a little shocked at this declaration from the director. I was performing in the Easter play our school’s music department …
