Foundations: The Church

"You may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth."
1 Timothy 3:15

Foundations: Sanctification and the Ongoing Christian Life

"Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ,..."

Philippians 1:27

Foundations: Spirit Baptism and Speaking in Tongues

The Promised One

Jesus promised his disciples, and all believers, a Helper would come after his ascension back into heaven. He goes on to reveal, “It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you” (John 16:7). Jesus is referring to the third person of the Trinity—the Holy Spirit. All the truths that describe God’s character and nature are equally true of the Holy Spirit. He is God—just like God the Father and Jesus the Son.

Foundations: The Ordinances of the Church

Instituted by Jesus, both water baptism and communion provide a visible display of the transforming power of the gospel. They are considered to be sacraments of the church of Jesus Christ because they provide an outward picture of an inward spiritual reality. Christians churches in every age and culture have performed these ceremonies to the celebrate the person and work of Christ.

Foundations: The Salvation of Man

We love a good rescue story. They have all the necessary elements in place to draw us in and put us on the edge of our seats.

Foundations: Jesus is God

Is Jesus Christ fully God? This question and issue divides Christianity from all other religions and spiritualties.

Foundations: The Fall of Man

Something has gone wrong and everyone knows it. Not everyone agrees on the source of the turmoil, but they recognize it's there.

Foundations: One True God

Much of our humanity, apart from the desire to sin, is a direct result of being created in the image of God. Our longings for communication, diversity, unity, acceptance, peace, and love are a gift from our Creator.

Foundations: The Bible is Inspired

It matters what you build on. This truth is essential when building any structure. Most contractors will tell you a home is only as good as the foundation it is built on.