Introducing the Lives of Faith and Grace Biography Series

Podcast: The Universal Struggle with Self-Control (Sharonda Cooper)

Sharonda Cooper unpacks this universal struggle and explores the biblical perspective on self-control as a fruit of the Holy Spirit.

How You Can Slow Down and Appreciate Christmas More This Year

Jonathan Gibson

A daily liturgy can help us by giving us the discipline to do something day after day. And a liturgy helps us with content and structure.

Dear Pastor, Keep This in Mind When There Is “Too Much to Do”

D. A. Carson, John D. Woodbridge

A young friend in pastoral ministry asks for suggestions when there is “too much to do.” D. A. Carson and John Woodbridge respond with eight pieces of advice.

Should Christians Practice Total Abstinence from Alcoholic Beverages?

Wayne Grudem

The issue of alcohol is a personal question, and will vary from individual to individual. It will depend in part on knowing one’s self, one’s personal history, one’s family history, and one’s cultural context.

What Is the Unpardonable Sin? (Matthew 12)

Dan Doriani

Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

Does James Contradict Paul?

Kevin DeYoung

No Christian denies that justification is by faith. That is an obvious biblical teaching. The controversy is about whether justification is by faith alone (sola fide).