In my last Bible study before becoming a Christian, there was one verse that instilled within me the sense of urgency to obey the gospel that is lacking in many people today. We were using the Open Bible Study, and this is one of the last verses in the third study: “Whereas you do not… Read More “What Is Your Life?” — Stephen Hughes
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works lest anyone should boast” (Eph. 2:8-9). This is a common passage often used to prove that Christians are saved “by grace alone through faith alone.” Grace, however, does not mysteriously come down… Read More The Lessons of Grace — Stephen Hughes
Throughout my life I have had many friendships. There are people I knew at school and at work, those who lived near me, and especially those with whom I attended worship. Some of them I have cared about a great deal, but most of them were only acquaintances. With all of these friends and acquaintances,… Read More The Ultimate Friendship — Stephen Hughes
At the time that this will be published, my wife will have just given birth to our first child. It is a very emotional time for both of us, and it is one that I look forward to with great anticipation. There is, however, some trepidation involved in this undertaking. We now have the task… Read More The Baptism of Infants — Stephen Hughes
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