Posts in category Knowing the Word

My first and companion article to this one is Following Christ Together: Solitary Christianity is Not Genuine Christianity. I envisioned two groups of people that …

As a pastor in Australia, there are two questions I must constantly answer in conversation: “What is the gospel?” and “What is a church?” I …

Bible-preaching churches today rightly focus on the cross. The gospel is central to all that we do. We look back and remember Jesus’ death and …

All of us are aware of the sheer volume of resources available to us. There are so many excellent books and blog articles to choose …

Interpretation is the process of understanding 1) what a Biblical text means and 2) how the text was meant to be applied. Once you have gathered …

The Second Coming in the NT Observations about the New Testament’s usage of the Second Coming This doctrine is emphasized by its frequency. This doctrine …

A Forgotten Doctrine When was the last time you heard a sermon about union with Christ? Union with Christ might be one of the most …

Have we missed a vital key to sharing Christ among the nations? Author Jayson Georges says we have. His ideas have permeated missions organizations, Bible …

You’re staring at the painting, pretending to appreciate it like those around you in the museum. Maybe they are pretending too? You’re not sure. What …

The first step in studying God’s Word is to carefully observe what the passage is saying. In the observation stage, we give our complete attention …