If God is in control of everything, knows everything, and has everything planned out, why should we pray? Let’s find out the answer as we look at the relationship between God’s plans and our prayers. The Bible teaches that God has a plan for this world, one that He has promised to fulfill and one that He is working...

The Bible tells us that God is at work in the world. But how? Most of us want to think about God working in miraculous ways, or extraordinary displays of his power. But is that the only way, or even the primary way God is at work? Let’s find the answer as we discuss the concept of providence. The...

Many non-Christians think Christians believe some pretty odd things. And one of the strangest has to be the virgin birth. This has been questioned, ridiculed, mocked, and lampooned for centuries… but despite this, Christians keep believing it. Why? Because, as we’ll see, it is foundational to the Christian faith and essential to the gospel.  The Bible tells us that Jesus...

What happens after we die? It’s one of the most important questions anyone can ask, and it’s one that every religion and every worldview tries to answer. Let’s explore what Christians believe about this essential question. The Bible has a lot to say about the question of what happens when we die. In fact, it provides the definitive answer...

Is sin just a matter of doing what is wrong, or does it go beyond our actions? Let’s find out as we discuss one of the important doctrines around sin. More often than not, when we think about sin, we focus on actions and behaviors. Lying, stealing, lusting, coveting… You probably get the idea. All sin, every sin you can think of,...

What is the gospel? If you’re a Christian, this might seem obvious; after all, the word “gospel” means “good news,” and Christians usually shorthand this to “the good news about Jesus.” Which is right, but let’s take a look at what the Bible teaches in more detail. In one sense, the Bible teaches that the gospel is an event...