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Robert Smith traces the deep theological and historical roots of the Lord’s Supper, connecting the original Passover in Exodus to the death of Jesus and exploring how “This is my body” has been interpreted throughout church history.

Robert Smith offers a rich biblical and historical theology of baptism. Smith stresses that baptism should reflect a Spirit-empowered transformation and not be a point of division within the body of Christ.

This powerful message by Robert Smith urges ministers to return to the foundational authority of Scripture, preaching the whole counsel of God with clarity, passion, and theological depth to bring about true spiritual transformation.

Juan Sanchez explores the biblical foundation and heart behind church discipline, beginning in the Garden of Eden and culminating in Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 18.

Juan Sanchez presents church government as essential to the church’s mission, not just a structural concern, comparing it to plumbing—often unnoticed until something goes wrong.

Gregg Allison explains congregationalism and highlights the vital role of church membership, where believers commit to mutual accountability, submission to biblically qualified leaders, and active participation in the church’s mission and spiritual growth.

Emphasizing the crucial role of biblical leadership in church planting, Matt Boswell highlights the need for both faithful elders to shepherd the flock and diligent deacons to serve practical needs.

Gregg Allison explores two essential characteristics of the church: its purity, defined as freedom from false doctrine and conformity to God’s will, and its unity, rooted in shared faith and sustained by the Holy Spirit.

Gregg Allison defines the church as the people of God saved by faith in Christ, united universally and locally, and identifies seven key attributes that shape its identity.

Patrick Scheiner highlights the mission of the church as described in Acts 1:8, calling believers to be witnesses of Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection both near and far, empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Explaining the doctrine of the Holy Spirit's work within the Trinity's inseparable operations, Fred Sanders emphasizes that everything God does is a unified work of Father, Son, and Spirit rather than separate actions.

Fred Sanders explores the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that while the Spirit is fully God, His self-revelation in Scripture is intentionally less concrete and more mysterious.

Exploring the profound New Testament doctrine of union with Christ, Jared C. Wilson emphasizes that believers are spiritually united with Jesus in His death, resurrection, and eternal life, receiving grace upon grace and sharing in all His blessings.

Jared C. Wilson unpacks the rich doctrine of union with Christ, explaining it as the central theme of New Testament salvation and the believer’s deepest spiritual reality.

Addressing the widespread struggle with assurance of salvation in an age of anxiety, Gavin Ortlund emphasizes that Christians can experience deep confidence in their standing with God through the testimony of the Holy Spirit and the promises of Scripture.

Jared C. Wilson explores the doctrine of glorification as the final, glorious outcome of salvation—when believers are fully transformed into Christ’s image, free from sin, death, and suffering.

Using the allegory of Pilgrim’s Progress to frame sanctification as the lifelong journey of being conformed to Christ through the Spirit’s power and the believer’s active participation, Eunice Chung unpacks the positional, progressive, and perfected aspects of sanctification.

Eunice Chung explores the biblical doctrine of adoption, emphasizing that believers are not only saved from sin but fully embraced as beloved children of God with present and eternal implications.