May 12 Study | Perseverance
The apostle Paul knew much about perseverance, and he wrote more about this quality in 2 Corinthians than in any of his Epistles. . . .
Articles for tag: Luke 9:2
November 29, 2021
Dec. 5 | Discovery
How does the centurion’s intercession for his servant and the Jewish leaders’ intercession for the centurion reflect, in a way, Jesus’ intercession for us?
May 10, 2020
Application for May 17: The Natural Response to Being Loved
(This “Application“ column goes with the Bible lesson for May 17, 2020: “His Beloved Ones.”) By David Faust What would you say if someone asked, “Is it difficult to be a Christian?” Might your answer be both yes and no? On the one hand, Christ already did the hardest part. He accomplished what we could never do for ourselves. He lived a perfect life and suffered for our transgressions on the cross. We sinners could never measure up to all the righteous standards of God, but his love overflows and his grace is sufficient in spite of our imperfections. “The
May 6, 2019
Lesson for May 12, 2019: Trust Jesus with Your Soul (Mark 8:27-38)
Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. This lesson treatment is published in issue no. 4 (weeks 17-20; April 28–May 19, 2019) of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ Lesson Aim: Trust Jesus’ authority to save you. ______ As part of a larger poem, William Ross Wallace wrote, “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.” A fitting tribute to mothers. But what about the God who rocks the whole world? Can we trust our
August 11, 2018
Is Online Church Really Church? In a Word, No.
IN THE ARENA: In the arena of ideas and opinions, there needs to be a place for Christ-centered and Christ-honoring debate of nonessential issues. We will occasionally feature a debate like this in Christian Standard. Jon Weatherly’s article “How to Debate Debatable Issues” gives great insight on how to disagree in a godly way. We apply the principles Jon describes in our first debate between Jerry Harris (click here to read his article) and Barry Cameron. These two men are great friends who have differing views and opinions about online church. Read their articles and then tell us what you
Externally Focused AND Evangelistic?
Christian Standard leaders discuss how churches can unite evangelism and community service, building credibility through consistent outreach while keeping disciple-making and gospel proclamation at the heart of their mission.
August 9, 2010
Lesson for Aug. 15, 2010: Living into the Future (Philippians 3:4b-16)
Rick D. Walston reflects on Philippians 3:4-16, showing how Paul’s pursuit of knowing Christ outweighs human accomplishments and motivates believers to press toward God’s future reward.
March 23, 2008
Haven’t You Been There?
A Good Friday meditation on Christ’s trial as a story of power, sin, and our own hearts—inviting us to ask who is truly on trial and what verdict we render with our lives.
