On this episode of “What Christians Believe,” host Derek Rishmawy is joined by Dr. Scott Swain to examine the Covenant of Works (also called the covenant of life or covenant of creation) between God and Adam.

Gospel Compromise Galatians 2:11–14 When [Peter] came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. Galatians 2:11 Here is the reason why Peter was in the wrong or stood condemned. It was not, it must be noted, a case of Peter’s simply making an honest mistake. The Peter who had received…

Read the full series here: byFaith takes a closer look at the formative years of American Presbyterianism.

Over the past decade, MTW’s 1% Challenge transformed church mobilization, turning a simple call to prayer into a unified, intentional movement for world missions.

A Man of God Galatians 1:11–24 And they glorified God because of me. Galatians 1:24 Paul was a man of God. He had principles, but they were God’s principles. This is why he wasn’t an obstinate egotist. He was defending the standards that had been taught to him by God. He was also strong but…

This book reminds us that even though every person is unique, there are things all of us can do to center our identity on Jesus.

Sufficient Grace 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9 Paul’s point here is that grace, which provides the power, is seen in us, not when we are strong, but when we are weak. But if that is so, then, as Paul says, “I will…

A New Creature 2 Corinthians 5:11–21 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 God has planted a new spiritual life within the heart of every Christian, making each of us a new creation in Christ. And this spiritual life is the same life that we will be living a thousand…

The history of American Presbyterianism reflects broader tensions within the American experiment with liberty.

Victory through Christ 1 Corinthians 15:51–58 Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. 1 Corinthians 15:51 When Paul talks about the new body we are going to receive, he begins to think of our bodies’ transformation, and it occurs to him that transformation is to be seen…