Why Do We Say “Ask Jesus Into Your Heart”?
The phrase “ask Jesus into your heart” does not occur in Scripture. My recent article makes this point. So, why do we use this phrase? …
Do You Speak “Churchese”? Ask Jesus Into Your Heart
“Ask Jesus into your heart.” You’ve heard it said. Maybe you’ve said it yourself. Often, it’s what we say to children as we encourage them …
17 Gospel Encouragements to Overcome Barriers to Biblical Hospitality
Hospitality is a beautiful calling, but sometimes the reality of our lives looks very different from the picture we have in our minds. We might …
Practical Ideas for Laying Up Heavenly Treasure
What lifestyle decisions might be made by one who is laying up treasure in heaven (Matthew 6:19–21)? Both our major and minor choices must be significantly influenced …
Peter Rumachik: Russian Prison, Centipedes, and God at Work
Overview “If you don’t stop praying to God, then we’ll keep you in prison for the rest of your life,” the soviet official threatened Pastor …
The Cosmic Gospel: Foundational Truths for Faith in Jesus Christ
What amount of understanding is necessary for a person to believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ? In The Cosmic Gospel: Committing to the Big Picture …
The Cosmic Gospel: Stewardship of The Mystery
How we explain the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those that don’t know Him matters. One obvious reason is that only belief in the truth …
The Cosmic Gospel: Committing to the Big Picture of Salvation
(Photo: a Baptist church converted into a bar in Lake Geneva, WI) The religious scene in America 100 years ago was much different than it …
Missions By the Book: How Theology and Missions Walk Together
Missions By The Book: How Theology and Missions Walk Together by Chad Vegas and Alex Kocman calls on God’s people to a radical commitment to sound …
Should Christians Consume Intoxicating Beverages?
We previously published a series of four articles on this topic and thought that some would benefit from having all four articles in one lengthy …