One might think that the first century church was full of heaven on earth: the apostles were present, miracles were abundant, and revelation was fresh…
Praying for opportunities to speak about Jesus is an important step in being an effective gospel witness (Col 4:2-3). Living in a way that anticipates…
Two unrelated reports last week illustrate the pressure the world exerts on institutions that fail to measure up to its standards. The first, “Pope Francis’…
On Friday, Oklahoma City Thunder announcer Brian Davis was suspended for saying on air that Russell Westbrook was playing “out of his cotton-pickin’ mind.” He…
Help me dear Lord to see sin as You see it. Help me never to dress it up as men often do. Help me see…
Looking at the resurrection from a purely scientific or philosophical standpoint it may seem too impossible to be possible, too unbelievable to believe, and too…
With this post, we conclude a four-part series by the pastors of Life Point Baptist Church in Apple Valley, CA. The ministry at Life Point…
I sat down in the airplane seat preparing myself for the 2.5 hour ride form Ontario (CA) to Dallas. Flying is always an adventure for…
An Important Question to Consider I put the theme of this article in question form: does the Bible emphasize doctrine? If you have read the…
The men connected with the FBFI in the Northwest serve in churches located many miles apart. We are thankful for our annual opportunity to meet,…
This post is part 3 of a 4 part series on why you should consider attending more than one church service each week. Part 1…
Priorities in Presenting the Faith: an apologetic of evangelism (Part 5) We began with Dr. Whitcomb’s testimony of salvation and early witnessing efforts. From there…
Priorities in Presenting the Faith: an apologetic of evangelism (Part 4) We began with Dr. Whitcomb’s testimony of salvation and early witnessing efforts. From there…
God is not funny and comedy is not a fruit of the Spirit. Where has all the reverence gone? Peter said that we are required…
Jesus said unto her (Martha), I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.…
Priorities in Presenting the Faith: an apologetic of evangelism (Part 3) In Part 2, Dr. Whitcomb noted two chief obstacles we face in evangelizing the…
This story ends well. It’s worth the read. There is also solid advice for parents whose child is struggling with his or her faith. (KS)…
Priorities in Presenting the Faith: an apologetic of evangelism (Part 2) In Part 1, Dr. Whitcomb recounted his eagerness to win the lost to Christ…
Priorities in Presenting the Faith: an apologetic of evangelism (Part 1) With this post, we begin a series by Dr. John C. Whitcomb on evangelism.…
Incredibly, Jesus prayed three times and did not get His prayer answered: “Let this cup pass from me” and “take away this cup from me,”…