Another important issue that was addressed through the Protestant Reformation was access to God. We do not need to go through a "priest" because, through Christ, we now have direct access to God. This is referred to as the "priesthood of all...

Most would agree that over the past 2,000 years, the most significant part of the church story was the Protestant Reformation. It was a challenge to the Church that people are not justified before God by their actions but by God's grace alone. One of...

The Spanish Inquisition was a horrific and embarrassing part of church history. In the 15th century, there was an increasing number of Jewish people and Muslims who were entering the country of Spain. As a result, the church told them they could only...

Tens of thousands of Christians have been killed because of their faith. What would give someone the strength to be a martyr? How could a person ask God to forgive his or her murderer while the vile act was taking place? The answer is simple but...

The Eternal God has become human and dwelt among us. Jesus is divine and Jesus is human. But how? There was a big controversy in the early church and it continues to rage today. Who is this Jesus? Is he part God and part human? How can one person be...

The week, we are looking at the last verse in the "Revolution" part of the overall story. It is found in the book of Hebrews, near the beginning of a chapter known as the "Faith Chapter." The author says, "without faith it is impossible to please...

It's one thing to debate the actual meaning of scripture. Different passages can be interpreted very differently and send us down a wide range of paths. But there's an important question that must be asked before we pursue the true meaning: do these...

These verses are part of our foundational journey because it is essential for us to understand that we are at war. Regardless of what's happening in the Middle East or with ISIS, until Jesus returns, we will continue to be at war. It's not peacetime...

This week's verse is terrific encouragement regarding temptation, but it is surrounded by some aggressive challenges. Challenge #1 (verse 12) is "Don't get cocky!" Don't think that you're immune to the power of temptation. Challenge #2 (verse 14) is...