by Justin | Nov 14, 2017 | Author: Justin Evans, Church History, Gospel, Reformation, Theology
We are saved by grace, and grace alone! Sola Gratia means, “Grace Alone,” and this mantra was essential to the heart of the reformation. Grace is one of the predominant themes in all of Scripture. Throughout history God’s people have stood upon and celebrated the...
by Justin | Nov 7, 2017 | Author: Justin Evans, Church History, Gospel, Reformation, Theology
500 years ago, Martin Luther was deeply troubled, and it was this restless torment that would lead to a discovery that would change his life and the lives of many who would come after him. Luther wrestled with his sin. He was painfully aware of his brokenness. History...
by Justin | Oct 24, 2017 | Author: Justin Evans, Church History, Gospel, Theology
October 31st marks the 500th anniversary of the momentous day in church history when a Catholic monk nailed a document containing 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg. Although, most do not believe that Martin Luther intended to launch a worldwide...
by Justin | Oct 10, 2017 | Author: Justin Evans, Biblical Study, Discipleship, Gospel, Theology
Colossians 1:13-20 is one of the most powerful Scriptures about Christ. Just consider what this text says about Him. It begins with God the Father in verse thirteen, and then quickly moves us to consider the Son… Christ, the Redeemer. He has delivered us from the...
by Justin | Sep 26, 2017 | Author: Justin Evans, Discipleship, Theology
Recently, I was asked by a stranger what I studied in school. For me, this question is quite revealing. I have a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and a Master’s degree in Theology. So by necessity, this means that I am going to talk about God and theology with...
by Justin | May 9, 2017 | Author: Justin Evans, Gospel, Theology, Uncategorized
Options 1 and 2… There are few things that confuse the church more than how to deal with sin. On the one hand we have Option #1, and I will call this the “God is Love” option. We love people. We don’t want to judge. We don’t want to hold to a kind of legalistic,...