FROM THE PULPIT Sunday’s Message. Everyday Discipleship. These articles are adapted and expanded from sermons preached at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Rather than simply publishing a transcript, each message is rewritten into an evergreen discipleship resource designed to help you understand Scripture, grow in your faith, and apply God’s Word long after Sunday has ended. 📖... Continue Reading →
Deep Roots Commentary Following Faithful Examples: A Deeper Look at 3 John 11–15 Discover why John concludes his shortest letter by calling believers to imitate what is good. Explore the biblical theology of imitation, the testimony of Demetrius, and the importance of face-to-face fellowship as we learn how faithful examples help shape faithful disciples of... Continue Reading →
Deep Roots Commentary When Pride Takes Root: A Deeper Look at 3 John 9–10 Explore the historical setting, biblical theology, and leadership principles behind John's warning about Diotrephes. Discover how pride distorts spiritual leadership, why apostolic authority mattered in the early church, and what this brief passage teaches every generation about Christlike leadership. Why This... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
Who Was Demetrius in the Bible? Two Men, Two Very Different Legacies Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: Acts 19:23–41; 3 John 11–12 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: The New Testament mentions two... Continue Reading →
Who Was Diotrephes in the Bible? The Man Who Loved to Be First Series: People of the Bible Primary text: 3 John 9–11 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: Diotrephes appears in only two verses... Continue Reading →
Who Is John the Elder in the Bible? Why the Apostle John Used This Title Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: 2 John 1; 3 John 1 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: "The... Continue Reading →
Who Was Gaius in the Bible? The Faithful Friend Who Supported Gospel Mission Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: 3 John, Acts 19:29, Acts 20:4, Romans 16:23, 1 Corinthians 1:14 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key... Continue Reading →