Through our act of going public with our faith in baptism and the Lord's Supper, the Holy Spirit strengthens us in the faith that we exercis

How did we arrive at two, and only two, ordinances: baptism and the Lord's Supper?

We speak of baptism and the Lord's Supper as "sacraments" or "ordinances". Is one term to be preferred over the other, and why?

Ezra is a model for us on how to orient our lives toward the Word of God.

It is possible to hear God's Word without understanding and to see God's truth without perceiving. May it not be so for us.

In a world full of voices that seek to pull us toward God-defying thoughts and actions, Psalm 1 calls us to pursue Scripture diligently.

The last three petitions of the Lord's Prayer are for provision, pardon, and protection from God.

The first three petitions of the Lord's Prayer are about God: his name, his kingdom, and his will.

There are two wonderful truths in the phrase "Our Father in heaven" that should give us great confidence in prayer.

Jesus teaches us two major pitfalls to avoid when we pray, and in learning these two things we learn imporant truth about God.

As Paul teaches by his prayer in Ephesians 3, we need supernatural power to comprehend God's love for us.

We face challenges when we pray, and the best way to overcome them is to let Scripture guide us in prayer.

Why do we pray in Jesus' name? That short phrase that ends our prayers is packed full of theological meaning.

The only way to pray to a God who is sovereign over us is to pray in submission to his will. Jesus modeled for us how to do that.

Persevering prayer through the ups and downs of life in this world is a sign of enduring faith.

If we are already forgiven of all sins in Christ, why should we confess our sins on a regular basis?

When we praise and thank God, we do not add anything to him. So what is the point of praising him, and why does Scripture command it?

If we cannot inform God of anything or change his will with our prayers, then what is the point of prayer?

The Holy Spirit grants spiritual gifts to believers for the purpose of building up the church.

Only the Holy Spirit can produce the conviction of sin in us that leads to true repentance.