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.
Salvation
Salvation explores the Bible’s teaching on how God rescues sinners and brings new life through Jesus Christ. Find Scripture-based articles on grace, faith, repentance, baptism, forgiveness, justification, new birth, assurance, and the ongoing work of sanctification. You’ll also discover guidance for answering common questions, sharing the gospel clearly, and helping others respond to Christ with trust and obedience. This hub equips believers and leaders to understand salvation biblically and proclaim it with clarity, humility, and hope.
September 2, 2007
The Meaning of the Cross
H. Lynn Gardner examines what Christ’s death accomplished through the cross, including forgiveness, reconciliation, redemption, the new covenant, victory over death, and the gift of new life.
September 2, 2007
Benefits Brought by the Death of Jesus
A concise sidebar defining key benefits brought by the death of Jesus—atonement, justification, reconciliation, redemption, propitiation, new life, and victory over the devil and death—as explained by H. Lynn Gardner.
April 8, 2007
What’s the Debate About?
Is belief alone enough—and is a memorized sinner’s prayer the biblical pattern? Mark Atteberry points to five responses repeatedly seen in Scripture when people accepted Christ, including repentance, confession, baptism, and perseverance.
May 17, 2006
Free to Share Our Freedom
Many believers carry lingering guilt and uncertainty about eternity. This article explains Paul’s “justification” as God’s answer—Christ has paid the penalty—freeing Christians to live in peace and extend grace to others.
April 16, 2006
Bargain Basement Salvation
Salvation is free to us because Jesus paid the price, but discipleship has no discounts. Ralph Shead challenges readers to stop shopping for bargains and to follow Jesus with full commitment.
