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Experience of Grace #2 - Slaves to Righteousness
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund unpacks Romans 6:15-23, revealing that we're all slaves to something—either sin, which leads to death, or God, which leads to life. Discover why true freedom isn't doing whatever you want, but surrendering your heart to Christ and walking the path that leads to life.
Experience of Grace #1 - Union with Christ
In this message from Romans 6:1–14, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores how union with Christ changes us at the deepest level—freeing us from sin's power and reshaping our motivations from the inside out. Discover why the Christian life isn't about keeping a list of rules but about being drawn to the heart of a God whose grace transforms how we live.
Hope in Brokenness: The Biblical Theological Response to Addiction
In this powerful exploration of addiction through a biblical-theological lens, Jake Williams examines how the modern crisis of addiction intersects with deep spiritual truths about human nature, idolatry, and our need for divine intervention. The post offers hope by demonstrating how biblical theology provides essential frameworks for understanding and addressing addiction, while highlighting the Church's vital role in creating communities of grace where those struggling with addiction can find healing through the transformative power of the gospel.
Evangelizing Addiction Through Scripture
Addiction ministry can be painful, costly, and time-consuming. Also, many people within the church do not feel equipped to help addicts if they have not themselves struggled with the same addiction. God’s Word, however, equips us to help others with anything that enslaves us.
Hamartiology: The Doctrine of Sin Explained
Talking about sin these days seems old fashioned and out of touch. Who really wants to think about sin or being sinful? Hamartiology is the study of sin and deals with how sin originated, how it affects humanity, and how it was and will ultimately be defeated.
How Cultural and Political Crises can Point us to Jesus
Leaders at the top of their field are easy targets for criticism, just ask President Trump or Biden. That is not to say that the criticism is invalid or unwarranted, but it is all too easy to blame the leaders for all that ails the country.
What Does Atonement Mean?
Each month we will look at a word or phrase related to Christian theology, define it, give background about the theology behind the word, and what it means for us today. This month’s word is Atonement and the idea of Justification before God.
You Think That's Funny!?
What does your sense of humor tell you about yourself? When I can't see the humor in life around me it usually means I'm either too prideful or struggling with shame.