Christ's words of exclusive salvation are not just a warning but a sure promise for you.

When sin comes out of the shadows and makes itself known, Christians can rest in and declare Christ's resurrection.

Viewing the Bible as literature is an essential and natural way of engaging the text. But there are also ways in which this practice can get lost.

The scope of catechesis from the Reformation was broad and included not only instruction at church but in the home and in schools.

Is there, or should there be, a Christian response to COVID-19? I think the answer is yes, but not in the sense that Christians have a silver bullet or cure. Christianity and Christians do, however, have something to offer the world in an era of uncertainty. They have the sure promises of Christ.

It would do us well to expand what we mean when we say catechesis and consequently broaden the reach of theological education into daily life.

The following is an excerpt from“Credo: I Believe,” edited by Caleb Keith and Kelsi Klembara (1517 Publishing, 2019).

While hyperbolic The Boys brings its viewers to the harsh world of reality and the daily struggle of sin.

The simul makes several affirmations and rejections on the doctrines of sin/original sin, justification, and sanctification, to name a few.

We live because Christ did not remain in the grave but rose to life.

The Scriptural pictures of atonement offer every Christian comfort and hope against sin through the power of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

As we enter into this year’s Advent season, this blog is a part of our series on the hope we find in, through and given by Christ, Each week’s installment will look at hope from a different perspective with special emphasis on corresponding passages of Scripture.