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The Scriptures That Convinced Me That God Is a Trinity

The Scriptures That Convinced Me That God Is a Trinity

Why do Christians confess the Trinity when the word never appears in Scripture? This post looks at the key Old and New Testament passages that convinced me God is three persons while at the same time one being.

Four Lies That Empty the Bible of Its Power

Four Lies That Empty the Bible of Its Power

Many Christians respect the Bible yet undermine its power. This article explores four common assumptions about Scripture that subtly shape how we read, trust, and respond to God’s Word.

A Beginner’s Guide to the Athanasian Creed

A Beginner’s Guide to the Athanasian Creed

Christians still wrestle with questions that shaped the early church: How could God be three and one at the same time? How is Jesus both God and man? Centuries of challenges drove believers back to Scripture, refining doctrine and producing the clarity found in the Athanasian Creed.

A Beginner’s Guide to the Nicene Creed

A Beginner’s Guide to the Nicene Creed

Emperor Constantine assembled over 300 church leaders to try and resolve an issue that threatened to divide the church. What they affirmed about the nature of God has become the definitive statement of Christian belief for the last 1700 years. Let’s look at the creed and consider why it’s so important.

A Beginner’s Guide to the Apostles’ Creed

A Beginner’s Guide to the Apostles’ Creed

The Apostles’ Creed offers a concise summary of historic Christian belief. This guide explains each section of the creed, shows why it has shaped discipleship for centuries, and helps believers understand and share the foundational truths at the heart of our faith.

Is “No Creed but the Bible” Biblical?

Is “No Creed but the Bible” Biblical?

Many Christians are nervous of creeds assuming that they put tradition in the place of the Scriptures. But the Bible itself contains creeds, and historic confessions have guarded the church from error. This post explains why creeds matter and how they serve biblical faithfulness.

Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit: How Do I Know if I’ve Committed the Unforgivable Sin?

Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit: How Do I Know if I’ve Committed the Unforgivable Sin?

Many Christians fear they’ve committed the unforgivable sin. What did Jesus mean by blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? This post looks at the context to give clarity to Jesus’ warning and shows how fear itself points to hope in Christ.

What Satan Can and Cannot Do Today

What Satan Can and Cannot Do Today

The Bible says Satan has been bound, cast down, and defeated—yet it also warns that he prowls like a roaring lion. This post explores how those truths fit together and what they reveal about the devil’s power in our lives today.

The Simplest Way to Understand Christian Denominations

The Simplest Way to Understand Christian Denominations

With so many Christian denominations, you can get the impression that nobody agrees. That’s not the case. There are 3 main differences between Christian denominations and one question you can ask to decide between them.

This Life or the Afterlife? Jesus’ True Priority

This Life or the Afterlife? Jesus’ True Priority

Brian McLaren says, “The kingdom of God is not a ticket to heaven but a call to transform this world through love and justice.” Have we got it wrong?  Are Christians too preoccupied with the life to come? If we stop talking about heaven will that make us more useful here on earth? The Bible presents an interesting balance.