July 11, 2010
The Boy with the Odd-Shaped Head
C. Robert Wetzel reflects on baptism, Scripture, and grace through a childhood barber shop debate and a lifetime of ministry shaped by Restoration Movement convictions.
Theology & Bible
Theology & Bible helps Christians understand Scripture and the core teachings of the Christian faith. Explore Bible-based articles on biblical interpretation, doctrine, salvation, the Holy Spirit, baptism, communion, creation, and key themes across the Old and New Testaments. You’ll find thoughtful guidance for studying the Bible faithfully, applying God’s Word to life and ministry, and growing in theological clarity rooted in the gospel. Whether you’re a church leader, teacher, student, or everyday disciple, this hub equips you to know God through Scripture and live with conviction and hope.
May 30, 2010
What I Have Learned in 50 Years as a Theologian (Part 2)
Jack Cottrell examines Law vs. Grace, arguing that Christians become and remain justified by grace through faith while rethinking common Restoration Movement teachings about salvation and baptism.
The Revolutionary Relevance of Christian Hope in Communion
Ash Barker reflects on sharing Communion in Klong Prem prison and discovering revolutionary hope in Christ’s body, blood, and promised return.
April 11, 2010
Megachurches: Mega See, Mega Do
Kent Fillinger reports how special baptism services at megachurches and emerging megachurches led to thousands of baptisms in 2009 through prayer, clear preaching, planning, and follow-up.
April 11, 2010
Whatever Happened to False Doctrine?
Jeff Faull reflects on the New Testament’s repeated calls to unity and love while challenging the church not to abandon its responsibility to recognize and resist false doctrine.
April 4, 2010
When God Prompts
When God Prompts His People Ahead of Need After Northside Christian Church raised money for clean water in Haiti, the devastating January earthquake revealed how timely that effort had been. George Ross reflects on the prompting of God’s Spirit and the comfort of knowing God sees needs before they are spoken. Northside Christian Church’s One Less Gift effort raised more than $62,000 for clean water in Haiti. The church’s chosen mission was already connected to Haiti before the earthquake struck. Ross points to Scripture to show how God often prepares his people ahead of future needs. By George Ross As
February 21, 2010
The Art of Sauntering”“Contagious Excitement from the Word
Terry O'Casey invites readers to stop rushing through Scripture and begin sauntering through God’s Word with curiosity, patience, trusted guides, and joy in discovery.
February 14, 2010
The Rest of the Story
George Ross reflects on Brian and Amy’s baptism, their question about forgiveness, and a surprising moment when God used their story to encourage their marriage years later.
February 7, 2010
What I Have Learned in 50 Years as a Theologian (Part 1)
Jack Cottrell reflects on 50 years of theological teaching, contrasting passing fads with enduring fundamentals and defending truth against the rise of relativism in doctrine.
December 13, 2009
The Point of Christianity 4: Reconciling Male and Female
Douglas A. Foster explores reconciliation as the point of Christianity and asks how Christ’s work should shape the church’s understanding of Scripture, slavery, and women’s roles.
October 25, 2009
The Wide Road Is Still the Wrong Road
David Faust, universalism, salvation, evangelism, George Barna, Unitarian Universalist Church, Restoration Movement, Cincinnati Christian University,
October 4, 2009
In Communion
 by C. Robert Wetzel “Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body” (1 Corinthians 10:17). In 1909 Christians from the Restoration Movement were making plans for the centennial celebration of the Declaration and Address to take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that October. At the same time, in what was then a remote part of mountainous western North Carolina, a small group of believers were making plans to establish a church. Late in 1908 there had been a 30-day evangelistic meeting that led to the baptism of 14 people. In the spring of the following year,
September 20, 2009
Care for the Earth Is Bringing Good News to the Poor
Doug Priest connects creation care with Christian mission, arguing that caring for the earth is a matter of stewardship, justice, and love for neighbors harmed by environmental degradation.
September 6, 2009
Waiting to Go to Heaven
Ethan Magness reflects on how Bible study transformed his view of Heaven from vague boredom into a hopeful vision of restored earth, meaningful work, and life fully with God.
August 23, 2009
Baptizing Grace
Bill Hallsted explains why baptism is rooted in God’s grace, not flawless wording or a legalistic formula, while still calling Christians to teach the biblical meaning of baptism faithfully.
August 23, 2009
My Grace Journey
Brian Giese reflects on discovering the joy of grace, warning against both legalism and taking grace for granted while calling the church to teach God’s grace clearly.
August 19, 2009
How Will You Celebrate Great Communion?
Mark A. Taylor reviews the purpose of Great Communion and shares practical resources for churches planning an October 4 observance rooted in Restoration Movement history.
August 2, 2009
Big C, little c: Building Bridges by Saying “Thank You”
Ben Cachiaras urges Christians to approach Roman Catholics with humility, unity, and gratitude, recognizing real differences while appreciating shared commitments to Scripture, compassion, reverence, confession, symbols, and Communion.
The Lord’s Supper: We Are What We Repeat
Ethan Magness reflects on how repeated participation in the Lord's Supper can shape believers, warning that Communion can either deepen faith or become empty ritual.
The Lord’s Supper: Eight Ways to Experience the Meaning of the Meal
A Christian Standard resource on the Lord's Supper gathers past articles exploring Communion’s memory, meaning, power, purpose, and promise for churches and believers.
