Coram Deo

By: Aaron Downs Apr 25, 2025

When Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you” (Matt 11:29), he utilized a metaphor that resonated with his first-century audience, but one that might puzzle contemporary readers.

By: Aaron Downs Apr 2, 2025

For Christians, confession is not about shame—it's about healing, restoration, and drawing closer to God.

By: Aaron Downs Mar 16, 2025

We finished our sermon series in Romans. Here is an overview and a list of resources for future study.

By: Aaron Downs Mar 13, 2025

Haykin demonstrates that British Baptists treasured the Eucharist as both memorial and sacrament, considering it the means of grace that draws believers closest to Christ.

By: Aaron Downs Mar 4, 2025

Ash Wednesday and Lent remind us of our mortality and the hope of reconciliation through Jesus, encouraging a somber and reflective disposition that leads to renewal and the celebration of the resurrection.

By: Aaron Downs Jul 31, 2024

Christians on the Left and the Right use Scripture and prayer during presidential campaigns. So let's ask, "Lord, teach us to pray for our presidential candidates."

By: Aaron Downs Jul 12, 2024

To cultivate the habitus required as a logical and reasonable response to God’s mercy (Rom 12:1-2), we must carefully consider our habits and we must root ourselves within the ecclesial habitat.

By: Aaron Downs May 8, 2024

To help us grow in our theology and practice of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, I want to recommend St. Basil the Great's On the Holy Spirit.

By: Aaron Downs Apr 10, 2024

Comer argues that discipleship, or apprenticeship to Jesus, involves three main goals: be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do as he did.

By: Richard Dahl Nov 28, 2023

Let’s encourage one another, and especially our visitors, by initiating a greeting and by listening well.