Though positive examples abound throughout church history, over the centuries, Christians have also (and often) struggled with the biblical concept of "good works"... To understand these not-so-good pitfalls regarding "good works"... Consider three pitfalls related to Paul's teaching in Ephesians
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Good Articles in Light of America's 250th Birthday
As we approach that milestone moment that is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, I wanted to present some hopefully thought-provoking and spirit-stirring articles reflecting on our national identity from a Christian perspective.
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America in Prophecy
Scripture is clear that God has a plan for human history, and He has revealed details of that plan through, among others, His prophets. But at this milestone moment of 250 years of American independence, how should Americans understand their place in God's prophetic plan for the world?
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"Varieties of Gifts" in the Church Today
Famously, the Apostle Paul compared the variety of Spirit-given gifts in the church to the different parts of a human body, and to how they function distinctly, but interdependently, as a unified organism. But what exactly does it look like in real life for Christians to function together in this way, with different gifts or manifestations of God's Spirit working together in a complementary way?
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On the 'Ongoingness' of Hell
Following a related group of words in the New Testament can helps us see more clearly the sobering contours of our eternal fate apart from God's grace in Christ.
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1 Corinthians 8 (An Interpretive Paraphrase)
Consider how this 'unpacking restatement' of Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 8 might help you better understand God's word in this fascinating passage.
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Does Every Believer Have a Ministry of the Word?
What about disciples of Jesus who do not (and may never) occupy these roles or offices (i.e., apostle, elder, evangelist)? Do they also possess a "ministry of the word"? Absolutely.
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Jesus Has Good News for the Busy
...Jesus has good news for the busy. One of his ancient conversations (in this case, with a busy hostess) can serve as a powerful corrective and comfort for our modern mindset (of busyness).
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20th Anniversary Celebration
What a blessing it is to celebrate twenty years of God "giv[ing] the growth" in the lives of many through the ministry of Way of Grace Church. Some of those lives remain with us in terms of regular fellowship. But most have moved out onto other paths. What a privilege to play some part in God's redeeming work in the hearts of these individuals and families!
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Our 9:1 Board: Kedrick Smith
A testimony on our digital "9:1 Board" from a brother or sister in our faith family.
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Nope to a Pope
More than a billion Christians today rightly reject the claims of the papacy, not because various popes have nothing to teach us, but because such claims do not align with sacred Scripture or the beliefs of the early Church.
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