When we read the Gospels, the Pharisees often appear as the opponents of Jesus. They questioned His authority, criticized His disciples, challenged His interpretation of the Sabbath, and eventually jo...  Read More

When Rules Get in the Way of Love: Finding Balance Between Legalism and GraceThere's a tension in Christian life that many of us feel but rarely name. On one side, there's the pull toward strict rule-...  Read More

Why Anti-Legalism Is Not the Opposite of HolinessIn many churches today, there has been a strong—and necessary—reaction against legalism. For years, people experienced a version of Christianity that f...  Read More

Prayer is one of the great mysteries of the Christian life because the Bible teaches two truths at the same time:1. God is sovereign and knows all things.2. Prayer genuinely matters and changes things...  Read More

Our confidence in Scripture doesn’t rest on one translation or one manuscript, but on the overwhelming consistency of thousands of witnesses to the text. That may sound surprising at first—but once yo...  Read More