April Intermission: From the Person and Work of Christ to the Christian Home

The work of Jesus Christ is the bedrock of the Christian faith. His penal substitutionary death solved our greatest problem, and his resurrection guaranteed our certain hope. Here, we provide a recap of April 2023’s articles and a preview of our glorious theme in May: God’s beautiful design of the Christian home.
Christian Resurrection Versus Sexual Gnosticism

What does the ancient heresy of Gnosticism have to do with the modern so-called “Transgender” Movement? And what does Jesus’s resurrection have to say about how we think about our bodies?
The Clothes Make the Man: Seeing the Priesthood of Christ in John’s Gospel

Be it a suit and tie, an apron, or a bullet-proof vest, clothes speak volumes regarding the work we do. So what do Christ’s clothes tell us about the work he did?
Living in the Light of the Resurrection

Yes, the resurrection gives hope for the future, but what about today? How does this hope spur us on toward holiness and hard work?
2.19 Mitch Chase, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • “The Resurrection and the Life: Our Risen Savior and Our Certain Hope”

The Christian hope of resurrection—long foretold by the prophets—was guaranteed when Jesus walked out of the grave, securing life for his people and bringing death to Death.
Christ the King Victorious

Slaves to sin and enemies with God. Who can deliver from such a hopeless state? Only the Priest-King Jesus Christ, who conquers death by entering the grave himself.
Eight Glories of the Cross

How does the Bible present the work of Christ on the cross? And how do these diverse vantage points all relate to penal substitution? Read these eight summaries of Dr. Stephen Wellum’s work to find out.
Antifragile Apologetics: The Physical Resurrection of Jesus Christ in Biblical Worldview

What’s the opposite of fragile? Sturdy doesn’t cut it. That which is “antifragile” doesn’t simply withstand pressure, but actually grows stronger through it. So, what are some antifragile apologetics for the resurrection?
2.18 Mitch Chase • Reading • “The Resurrection and the Life: Our Risen Savior and Our Certain Hope”

The Christian hope of resurrection—long foretold by the prophets—was guaranteed when Jesus walked out of the grave, securing life for his people and bringing death to Death.
The Resurrection and the Life: Our Risen Savior and Our Certain Hope

The Christian hope of resurrection—long foretold by the prophets—was guaranteed when Jesus walked out of the grave, securing life for his people and bringing death to Death.
The Gospel is Better than Amnesty

God does not deal with our sins by simply granting amnesty, choosing to forget they ever happened. Instead, he mercifully forgives sin, yet maintains his perfect justice by punishing sin in Christ.
The Lamb of God: A Pattern of Redemption

John calls Jesus the Lamb of God, but what exactly does that mean? We need to read our whole Bible to find out.