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The fool has said in his heart,
There is no God... (Psalm 53:1)

 

In our world today many struggle to reconcile the teachings they receive with their faith and with Scripture. For example, does science contradict faith? Is the Bible reliable or should it be dismissed as unscientific? This is a collection of articles intended for those who are curious about or struggling with issues pertaining to doctrine and the revelation of Scripture. They will offer answers, and will provide references to helpful resources for additional study.

 

Discipleship Series:

This series may be regarded as a beginner’s guide to Christianity. It is subdivided in ten main parts outlined here below. We hope you will find it informative and inspiring.

1. God

    An Introduction to God

    Responding to God with Faith

    Responding to God with Worship

2. Jesus

    Jesus: Who Is this Man?

    Why Jesus Gives Hope

    How Jesus Helps Us in Everyday Trials

3. Jesus’ Death

    Why did Jesus Have to Die?

    Commemorating the Crucifixion

    Trials and Faith

4. Jesus’ Resurrection

    Jesus: Alive Forevermore!

    Evidence of Jesus’ Resurrection

    Responding to Jesus with Prayer

5. The Holy Spirit

    The Holy Spirit

    Can You Hear the Holy Spirit?

    Can You Trust the Holy Spirit to Save You?

6. Salvation

    Salvation: a Rescue!

    Responding to Grace in Our Relationships

    Is Jesus the Only Way of Salvation?

7. Christian Life

    The Christian Life

    The Goal of the Christian Life

    The Purpose of Blessings

8. The Church

    What is the Church?

    Six Functions of the Church

    Responding to the Church with Teamwork

9. The Bible

    The Written Word of God

    The Importance of Doctrine

    “Be Devoted to Scripture”

10. Prophecy

    The End: Only the Beginning

    The Resurrection: Our Hope for the Future

    Sharing the Good News

 

Evolution: Fact or Faith?

How good is the evidence that life evolved naturally, without a Creator?

 

Science & Religion: Bridging the Gap

Since the beginning of the 20th century, scientists have been exploring an entirely new way of looking at the world and the universe. Their discoveries have raised challenging new questions...

 

The Meaning of Baptism

Why baptism? Baptism is one of the only two rituals the Lord gave us in the New Testament. It reminds us of the gospel of Jesus with a profound and beautiful symbolism.

 

Why Baptism?

Is baptism essential to the Christian life? Should people be re-baptized if they change churches or denominations? Is it essential to be baptized in a specific way, such as sprinkling, pouring or immersion?

 

Is This the Beginning of the End?

Are you worried about whether this or any world crisis is the "beginning of the end?"  People need to know right now that God loves them in spite of everything they have done or not done.