Black Heroes of the Faith

James NobleCulture, James Noble

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We can be proud of the fact that before the foundation of the world, God’s plan included Blacks in the process of reconciling the world unto Himself.  When the church accepts this truth from Scripture, all Christians can praise God and celebrate black heroes of the Christian faith.

Christian Worldview and Apologetics: Can We Trust the Scriptures?

Bryan CribbBryan Cribb, Culture, Evangelism

t is true, and important, to assert that the Bible itself holds to its own abiding reliability and authority, due to its divine inspiration (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:19-21). But we live in a world of skepticism, and even antagonism, toward the Scriptures. In this arena of ideas, Christians need to be able to articulate the reasons why, with good reason, we hold to Scripture’s reliability and accuracy.

Long Live the King

Ryan NealDevotions, General, Ryan Neal, Theology

“The king is dead. Long live the king.” -The pronouncement made at the death of a monarch. When a monarch dies the people rightfully proclaim: “The king is dead. Long live the king.” The two statements go together by commemorating the death of the king while also acknowledging the importance, and the beginning, of the new monarch. Together the two … Read More

Culture Keepers

Guest BloggerGeneral

As churches grow, and in our day expand to multiple sites, the dynamics of “culture keeping” are becoming more critical than ever.

Let the Word do the Work

Kris BarnettKristopher Barnett, Preaching

The preacher must resist the natural urge to rely on their own strength, wisdom, creativity, and charisma. Instead, the preacher must recognize the inherent power available in God’s Word.