FROM THE PULPIT Sunday's Message. Everyday Discipleship. These articles are adapted and expanded from sermons preached at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Rather than 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. 📖 Read... Continue Reading →
If God is good, and if the world is broken because of sin, and if God is patiently allowing time before final judgment—then one question still remains: What has God actually done about evil? The Bible’s answer is not abstract. It is not merely philosophical. It is historical, personal, and central to everything Christianity teaches.... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Matthew 5:4 builds directly on the first Beatitude. Read this verse in three movements: (1) the condition (those who mourn), (2) the cause (mourning over sin), and (3) the promise (they shall be comforted). Key: When you truly see your sin, you don’t excuse it—you grieve it. Jesus continues His... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Matthew 5:3 begins the Beatitudes—the introduction to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Read this verse in three movements: (1) the condition (poor in spirit), (2) the promise (theirs is the kingdom), and (3) the reversal (God’s definition of blessing vs. the world’s). Key: The Christian life does not begin with... 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 →
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 →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. On this page: Quick Answer Key Texts Why This Question Matters Mikva’ot in the World of Second Temple Judaism What Was New About John’s Baptism? 1)... Continue Reading →
On this page: Quick Answer A Simple Explanation A Deeper Look (Key Scriptures) How Do I Know the Difference? What Should I Do If Sin Is the Cause? Key Takeaway Quick Answer Yes—Scripture teaches that habitual, unrepentant sin can disrupt our fellowship with God and make Him feel distant. But Scripture is also clear that... Continue Reading →
This article is part of our Testing Claims series, which examines popular Sacred Name and Hebrew Roots arguments by asking one question: What does Scripture actually teach when read in context? Home › Testing Claims › Is “Iēsous” Pagan? Is “Iēsous” Pagan? Testing the Claim That the Greek Name for Jesus Comes from Pagan Deities... Continue Reading →
This article is part of our Testing Claims series, which examines popular Sacred Name and Hebrew Roots arguments by asking one question: What does Scripture actually teach when read in context? Home › Testing Claims › Acts 4:12 — Does Salvation Require the “Correct” Name? Acts 4:12: Does Salvation Require the “Correct” Name? Testing a... Continue Reading →