One of the most challenging concepts in Christianity is the idea of repentance. What does it mean, and why is it so important to the Christian life? Repentance is one of the most important aspects of the Christian life. In fact, it is so important that Martin Luther began his 95 theses, the document that ultimately began the protestant...

Christians often talk about salvation as being a process. From the time we are first saved, until the day of our natural death, we are slowly maturing and growing to be more like Christ. But what happens  when the process is over?  Glorification is the final stage in the process of salvation. It refers to the future time when...

One of the saddest consequences of sin is how it damages our relationship with God. And as you read the Bible, it seems pretty clear that there is no way for us to fix this relationship on our own. We need help. And thankfully, God provides that help in Jesus. Ever since the fall of the first man and...

If you’re ever playing Scrabble, a word that is guaranteed to win the game is “propitiation.” Of course, it’ll probably be contested because it’s not a commonly used word, unless you live in the 19th century or spend a lot of time with Bible teachers and theologians. But as obscure as this word might be, it is critical to...

As Christians, we like to spend a lot of time talking about what will happen to us when we die and Jesus returns. But when it comes to what happens to those who don’t believe in Jesus, things can get uncomfortable pretty quickly. Let’s talk about why.  The Bible says that those who trust in Christ will spend eternity...

What does the Bible say about Christ’s return? Christians have been asking questions about this ever since He ascended into heaven, and have come up with a lot of different answers. So what can we know for sure? Let’s find out. While there is much that is unknown about the second coming of Christ, the Bible does speak clearly...