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The Christian faith hangs on the historical reality of Jesus’ bodily resurrection. What evidence is there that it is true?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • October 29, 2026

Jesus’ bodily resurrection is the absolute foundation of the Christian faith and an undeniable truth because of the available evidence. Paul declares that if Christ…

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I know Jesus died for my sins, but why did He have to die? Couldn’t God have just forgiven sinful humanity?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • August 27, 2026

I know Jesus died for my sins, but why did He have to die? Couldn’t God have just forgiven sinful humanity? The song “In Christ…

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In the Great Commission we are told to obey Jesus’ commandments. Are they different from God’s?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • June 26, 2026

In the Great Commission we are told to obey Jesus’ commandments. Are they different from God’s? In a word, no. Jesus’ commandments are the heart…

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Is the kingdom present or future? Why does Jesus talk about it both ways?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • April 30, 2026

Is the kingdom present or future? Why does Jesus talk about it both ways? An important fact must be acknowledged. Not only present and future,…

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Why is the Virgin birth important?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • March 8, 2026

The Virgin Birth is central to Christian theology. It ensures that Jesus lived on this earth being truly God and truly human, did not inherit…

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What is the Incarnation, and why is it important?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • December 31, 2025

The word incarnation comes from a Latin word that means “to be made flesh” (John 1:14). The Incarnation is the Christian belief that Jesus was…

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The New Testament often tells us to “watch.” What are we supposed to be watching for?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • October 23, 2025

Watching is about living each day with a sense of urgency, eagerly anticipating the Lord’s return while actively participating in His work in the present.…

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What does the book of Revelation mean by the “patience of the saints”?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • August 13, 2025

The “patience of the saints” in the Revelation of Jesus Christ (13:10; 14:12) refers to the steadfast perseverance of believers in the face of trials…

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In Matthew 16:28, Jesus said, “There are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.” How can this be true?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • June 23, 2025

Context is key. Drawing from the three Gospels that record this saying (Matthew 16:28; Mark 9:1; Luke 9:27), Jesusinstructs His disciples that 1) the kingdom…

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What is meant by “Do not quench the Spirit” in 1 Thessalonians 5:19?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • April 21, 2025

Simply put, it means to allow the Holy Spirit freedom to work in the individual and community of believers. So the phrase “quench the Spirit”…

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John 6:53-55 says we must eat and drink the body and blood of Jesus. Isn’t this transubstantiation of the bread and wine, instead of only a symbolic representation?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • February 24, 2025

No. Transubstantiation is unbiblical and unreasonable. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the doctrine states that the bread and wine’s substance changes, but their appearance remains…

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Categories BA Banner January February 2025

Our local church is looking for our next pastor. How do we choose the right one?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • December 30, 2024

The pastor is accountable first to God and then to the congregation. It is tempting to choose a candidate who can serve the people. A…

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The Christian faith hangs on the historical reality of Jesus’ bodily resurrection. What evidence is there that it is true?
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The Christian faith hangs on the historical reality of Jesus’ bodily resurrection. What evidence is there that it is true?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • October 29, 2026
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I know Jesus died for my sins, but why did He have to die? Couldn’t God have just forgiven sinful humanity?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • August 27, 2026
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In the Great Commission we are told to obey Jesus’ commandments. Are they different from God’s?

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  • June 26, 2026
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Is the kingdom present or future? Why does Jesus talk about it both ways?

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