Tag Archives: Gospel

Living the Gospel: Lessons from Paul’s Letter to Rome

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

Few books of the Bible have shaped the Christian faith as deeply as the book of Romans. Written by the Apostle Paul, this letter to the church in Rome unpacks the gospel in all its depth and beauty—and then shows … Continue reading →

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Forgetting What’s Behind and Playing the Next Point

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

Roger Federer, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, revealed something surprising about his career: though he won nearly 80% of his matches, he won only about 54% of the points he ever played. That means almost half … Continue reading →

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Reviving a Church: Breathing New Life into Worship and Community

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

Over the last 16 months, my wife and I have had the privilege of helping a small church that was on the brink of closing its doors. What I’ve seen in this journey is that God is still in the … Continue reading →

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When Disputes Arise in the Family of God

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

1 Corinthians 6:1 – “When one of you has a dispute with another believer, how dare you file a lawsuit and ask a secular court to decide the matter instead of taking it to other believers!” The Apostle Paul writes … Continue reading →

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Foolishness or Power? The Message of the Cross

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

“The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.”— 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NLT) The Cross Offends Human Logic To the world, … Continue reading →

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Thriving Under Pressure: Lessons from Thessalonica

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

When Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, he wasn’t just writing theology—he was writing to dear friends, young believers who had chosen Christ in the face of serious opposition. Their faith was fresh, their church was new, and their … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Paul’s Journeys: Faith on the Move

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

The book of Acts reads like a missionary adventure story—especially when we follow the life of the Apostle Paul. Shipwrecks, riots, jail cells, public sermons, private conversations, miracles, and conversions. But beneath the action-packed surface lies a deep well of … Continue reading →

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A Different Gospel? Paul’s Urgent Warning to the Galatians

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

“I am shocked that you are turning away so soon from God, who called you to Himself through the loving mercy of Christ. You are following a different way that pretends to be the Good News but is not the … Continue reading →

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When Churches Become Mosques: What Can We Learn?

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

I just returned from a trip to Turkey—a land rich with biblical history. Paul preached here. The early church exploded with life here. Iconium, Lystra, Derbe, Ephesus, Laodicea—names straight from the book of Acts and the letters of Revelation. And … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Grow Your Church

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Mark Cole

Biblical and Historical Strategies for Kingdom Impact Church growth is not a modern concept—it’s a deeply biblical one. From the book of Acts to the great revivals of history, we see a consistent pattern: when God’s people align with His … Continue reading →

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