Biblical Religion Acts 9:36–43 She was full of good works and acts of charity. Acts 9:36 Christianity has a gospel of salvation from sin, and flowing from that is a practical calling to help and serve other people. Yes, Christianity calls people to turn from sin and respond to Jesus Christ in saving faith. But…
Christ Community generously invested in a new building to make room for more worshippers.
Owning Repentance Acts 8:9–25 Pray for me to the Lord. Acts 8:24 It is possible, just possible, that Simon was a believer. Nevertheless, this seems rather to be a case of one who had been exposed to strong preaching, was impressed by the miracles, and wanted to tap into the evident blessings of the gospel,…
A new book explores the biblical terminology of headship and considers how it impacts our understanding of Christ and marriage.
Stephen: The First Martyr Acts 7:54–60 [Stephen] . . . gazed into heaven and saw . . . Jesus standing at the right hand of God. Acts 7:55 Jesus is standing. Why? There have been two valid suggestions. One is that Jesus stood up to receive his martyr, Stephen. Sometimes we hear stories like that of the death of…
A new series takes a closer look at the formative years of American Presbyterianism.
Kooistra served as president of Covenant Theological Seminary and coordinator for Mission to the World.
The First Deacons Acts 6:1–7 Pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom. Acts 6:3 By electing deacons as the first administrative officers in the church other than the apostles, the church was electing people to do what above all else is most essential to true…
On Guard Acts 5:1–16 Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit? Acts 5:3 In the early days of the church, Satan was outraged by what was happening in this Christian fellowship. Satan, the one who wants everything for himself—who makes people as selfish as he possibly can make them—must…
A PCA church opened its building to a congregation of refugees. Now, the congregation has joined the PCA.