Those who learn meekness in imitation of Christ are blessed with peace in their spirits now, knowing the glory of their coming inheritance in His Kingdom.

The grace of God works in the lives of believers to open our minds to the reality of our spiritual poverty, melt our hearts in grief over our sin, and lift us to new heights of comfort and joy in Christ.

During the 11th Century, Christendom was torn in two as Constantinople and Rome finally parted ecclesiastical ways. Still, the west did answer the cry for aid from the East with the first crusade, which successfully repelled the Muslim invaders. The brutal conduct of the crusaders however, cemented the East-West divide that had occurred earlier in the century.

A discussion of the word heretic, how and when it should be used, and which issues rise to this level of separation.

Before we can understand what God has said, sometimes we need to understand how God has said. Different genres of Biblical literature require different understandings. How should we read the Gospels? Are they simple biographies? Why do we have four of them? How do they communicate God's Word?

Christ promises everlasting citizenship in His kingdom to those who humbly acknowledge their spiritual need and depend entirely upon His grace.

Christ's Word is the scepter by which He rules His people, teaching us the New Covenant blessings of life as citizens of His glorious Kingdom.