Knowing & Doing

Discover the remarkable story of Tiyo Soga (1829–1871), the first Black South African ordained as a Presbyterian minister. A pastor, educator, translator, and writer, his faithful gospel ministry and enduring legacy continue to inspire Christians around the world.

Discover the meaning of The Jesus Prayer and learn how Jesus' model prayer can deepen your faith and strengthen your daily walk with God.

The Centrality of the Gospel explores why the gospel of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Christian life and the Church. Drawing from the Apostle Paul's teachings, William L. Kynes explains how the gospel provides God's answer to life's deepest struggles, shapes Christian identity, and empowers believers to live faithfully. This thought-provoking article reminds readers that the message of Christ's death and resurrection is the Church's greatest treasure and the world's only true hope.

Society often claims that believing in objective truth leads to intolerance, dogmatism, and even violence. In "True Tolerance," Dr. Arthur Lindsley dismantles this myth. He argues that moral relativism removes any logical basis for respecting others, whereas a Christian worldview provides the ultimate foundation for true tolerance. This resource equips believers to defend the truth boldly while embodying the proactive, Christ-like love required to engage a pluralistic culture.

Bill Bright, who died in 2003, is remembered for his extraordinary work in building Campus Crusade (now CRU), one of the largest evangelistic outreaches in history. At the time of his passing, CRU had 6,500 staff members and thousands of volunteers sharing the gospel. Here, the late Christian apologist and author, Chuck Colson, describes Bright’s vision, courage, and unrelenting faith in Christ as he worked to fulfill the Great Commission.

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Many of us are familiar with hymns such as “And Can it Be?” and “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” written by Charles Wesley. These and thousands more came after Wesley’s conversion in 1738. Although well versed in the Bible and Christian practice, Wesley had never understood the doctrine of justification by faith alone, which “put a new song” in his mouth. Here, Pastor Bill Kynes takes us through Wesley’s profound spiritual transformation and the new life in Jesus he expressed in in his hymns.

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