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The Letter to the Galatians is an ambulance rushing through the pages of the New Testament with sirens blaring.

You see, the Apostle Paul writes to a group of churches that are in spiritual ...

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The Acts 9 story of how Saul of Tarsus came to be a follower of Jesus is a widely known passage that reveals an essential truth for us as believers: God has the power to transform the hearts and ...

As we retell the story of ultra-wealthy Solomon this Sunday (e.g., 1 Kings 10:14-22), Craig Blomberg, author of Neither Poverty nor Riches (IVP, 2000), can help us put money matters in perspective.  ...

The twelfth chapter of Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth is known for its role in encouraging the church body toward unity. Steering us away from division and partiality, this passage reminds ...

Universalism is the religious belief that all humans will, in the end, be saved.  According to this outlook, there is no eternal hell. Universalism appeals to many because it undercuts claims of ...

Acts 12 tells the story of God’s divine and miraculous rescue of His apostle Peter. While King Herod sought to make an example of Peter, it was God alone who was able to showcase His power and might ...

Our “Faith Journey” sermons brought us face to face with Job last week.  His story is breathtaking:  such vast wealth, and yet such great grief and pain!  God inspired the Book of Job to be a part ...

Acts 11 recounts the first time people were called “Christians” because they were recognized as followers of Jesus. In this passage, Peter was criticized by some of the believing Jews for going into ...

As followers of Jesus, here and now this side of heaven, we need regular reminders that his reign as Messiah, Lord, King (etc.) is radically different from patterns of power that permeate this ...

While wrapping up the sermon series on Matthew’s Gospel last Sunday, I closed by focusing on a key verse—10:8.  Jesus sends his disciples on mission with this charge:  “Freely you have received, ...

Last Sunday I mentioned Randy Newman’s excellent new book, Questioning Faith:  Indirect Journeys of Belief through Terrains of Doubt. Now that’s a densely packed title.  Let’s take it apart.

First, ...

On April 21, we’ll re-launch Sunday School for all ages here at Goshen Baptist Church!  There will be classes for children, youth, and adults from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.  The coffee pot will be on by ...

Being a Christian is not about what we deserve.  If it were, it would be terrifying.  The Bible and experience teach us that we’ve all shaken our fists at the Lord in stubborn rebellion (e.g., 1 ...

In 1863, Charitie Bancroft wrote the hymn, “Before the Throne of God Above.”  I love the way this song conveys assurance to the downcast believer—especially the call to “look up”:

When Satan tempts ...