By Greg Koukl

04/28/25

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A Simple Case for Inspiration

Why should we believe Jesus?

Joel Hess

04/25/25

The Resurrection Should be Terrifying

It's one thing to hope for a new reality; it's quite another to stand before it, no matter how wonderful.

Risen Indeed: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Part 1

Brian W. Thomas

04/24/25

Risen Indeed: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Part 1

If Jesus rose from the dead, then his claims about himself and his promises to humanity warrant serious attention and response.

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John Bombaro

07/31/21

Racism Nullified: 1 Peter 2:2-10 on Human Relations

Here is the foundational cure for the evils of racism in human society, faith in Christ as definitive for racial identification.

Scott Davis

07/31/21

The Gospel and the Boy Who Cried Wolf

It isn’t that God struggles to believe our repeated cries of “wolf.” Rather, we struggle to believe God when he repeatedly comes to us with forgiveness and mercy on his lips.

Donavon Riley

07/28/21

Luther versus Erasmus: Bound to Be Free (Part 1)

Luther’s allies and opponents also would not allow him to put off responding to Erasmus indefinitely. They badgered him constantly to write a response.

Scott Keith

07/26/21

That's a Good Question: What Should we do When the Church Lets us Down?

The Church is where God has instituted the office of the preacher of the gospel. And if you are let-down, the gospel is what you need to hear.

Robert Kolb

07/25/21

Are We Really Convinced?

Do we honestly believe what we tell our hearers really makes any significant difference in the coming week for them?

Jeffrey Pulse

07/24/21

Old Testament: Exodus 16:2-15 (Pentecost 10: Series B)

The presence of the Glory Cloud at the presentation of the manna makes clear who is providing this meal.

Peter Nafzger

07/24/21

Gospel: John 6:22-35 (Pentecost 10: Series B)

In His grace, Jesus promises that all who come to Him in faith will live abundantly and eternally.

Bob Hiller

07/24/21

Epistle: Ephesians 4:1-16 (Pentecost 10: Series B)

The unity we have in the Church is a gift, a gracious creation of the triune God and not a work we accomplish or decide on.

John Bombaro

07/24/21

What Is the Purpose of the Church?

Ascertaining the what and how of the Church greatly factor into the very purpose of the Church, that is, they essentially answer the question why the Church?

Steven A. Hein

07/19/21

That's A Good Question: Is God Responsible for Death?

We do not have to endure the pain and suffering of this fallen existence forever, just for a little while.

Jeffrey Pulse

07/17/21

Old Testament: Genesis 9:8-17 (Pentecost 9: Series B)

The rainbow is a sign of the covenant God is making with “all flesh which is on the earth” and to the coming generations.

Bob Hiller

07/17/21

Epistle: Ephesians 3:14-21 (Pentecost 9: Series B)

Prayers for the faith of the Church—prayed in love from a place of suffering—not only define much of Paul’s ministry, but are formed by the Christ they imitate.

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