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Standing for Christ When Authentic Christianity is in Short Supply

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Christianity, for far too many people, has been reduced to little more than keeping a…

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Magnifying the Cross in the Worship Service

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In 1 Corinthians 2:2, Paul declares, “For I determined to know nothing among you except…

6 years ago

The Achilles Heel of Worldly Systems of Thought

By Mark W. Christy Throughout history, humanity has struggled to explain the world. In ancient times, these explanations were overtly…

6 years ago

Is Saving Faith a Gift from God?

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In Ephesians 2:8, Paul writes, “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and…

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Paul, the Skilled or Unskilled Proclaimer

By Mark W. Christy, PhD At times in Paul’s writings, he seems to suggest that he lacked any real skill…

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When Should the Pastor Play the Fool?

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In this contemporary setting, many pastors have clearly sold-out in favor of the world’s trappings…

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Unlimited Atonement and the Charge of Double Payment

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Among Calvinistic and Arminian Southern Baptists, the debate over the sufficiency of Christ’s atonement continues…

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Was Hitler Evil?

By Mark W. Christy Across the world, most people regard Hitler as synonymous with evil. Not only is this true…

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The Beggar and Matthew 5:42

By Mark W. Christy In Matthew 5:42, Jesus says, “Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn…

6 years ago

A Call to Personal, Persistent, and Powerful Prayer for the Lost (Col 4:2-3)

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In Colossians 3:5-4:1, Paul addresses the qualities of a born-again, Spirit-filled believer followed by a…

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