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The Peril of Pride Acts 26:19–32 In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian? Acts 26:28 Festus might have been willing to hear Paul talk about some future resurrection, particularly if it could be thought of metaphorically. Most people are at least willing to consider the possibility of some future state…

Why can’t we just welcome and absorb the genuine kindness and support that those who love us are so ready to give?

Through Christ Alone Acts 21:40–22:22 Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles. Acts 22:21 Paul had been doing everything possible to stress how Jewish he was, but as soon as he uttered the word “Gentiles,” the mob reacted violently and would have killed him if it could have. Why did they…

There is hardly a more disputed action in the heavily contested history of American Presbyterianism than the 1729 Adopting Act.

Eyes on Our Inheritance Acts 20:17–38 Now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance. Acts 20:32 Paul reminds us that if we are faithful to our task, as Paul was urging the Ephesian elders to be, there…

Laborers for the Harvest Acts 18:18–28 They took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. Acts 18:26 Apollos’s story is rich with practical spiritual lessons. Here are three of them. 1. Learning and fervor, though valuable gifts, are not in themselves enough for Christian workers. We must know Jesus Christ….

Critical theory is a religion, advancing its own view of the world and human nature.

Valley Presbyterian plans to celebrate its new sanctuary with a dedication service this fall.

Why Missions? Acts 16:1–10 Come over to Macedonia and help us. Acts 16:9 This call of God to Paul and his missionary team teaches some important lessons about missions. Why do we engage in world missions? There are a number of reasons. 1. Jesus Christ has told us to do it. We call this “The…