Theology

Theology Forum: What is “open” or “closed” communion — and why does it matter?

When a church observes communion, who is eligible to sit at the Lord’s table?

Here’s a better way to determine your spiritual gifts

If you give yourself to other believers in the church, you will inevitably be using your gifts.

The Exclusivity of Christ Isn’t an Abstract Doctrine. It Will Change Your Life

Do you shrink back from saying what you believe to gain the praise of others?

3 reasons every pastor needs to be a theologian

God calls the pastor to be first and foremost a theologian.

4 ways doctrine impacts every day of my life (and why the church needs it)

Theology is more practical than we often realize.

Why legalism destroys churches and kills Christians

The law as a guide to salvation is a terrible taskmaster.

Why you can’t understand the Bible without understanding the covenants

If we don’t understand the covenants, we will not and cannot understand the Bible because we won’t understand how the story fits together.

8 reasons the resurrection matters more than you think

Do we, in our drive to make everything gospel-centered and cross-saturated unintentionally underemphasize the final miracle in the doctrines of grace?