Though the following articles were not all written in 2024, these were our most popular. A snippet of each article is included.
10. Confessionism: the Misuse of 1 John 1:9 — Jim Elliff
“For many years earlier in my ministry, I made statements such as the following:
‘In order to be restored to fellowship with God and to be filled with the Spirit you must confess every known sin to God.’
What am I to think fo such instructions now?”
9. Do Hurricanes Just Happen — Jim Elliff
“Though some postulate that hurricanes are spawned merely by natural causes, this answer is one ‘cause’ too short. The Bible teaches they are first decreed by God.”
8. The Role of Timothy and Titus: Apostolic Representatives, Not Pastors — Steve Burchett
“I sometimes hear respected Bible teachers refer to Timothy as the pastor of the church in Ephesus. One of my favorite expositors also refers to Titus as the pastor on the island of Crete. But were Timothy and Titus really pastors?“
7. Ten Correctable Mistakes We Make When Preaching and Teaching the Bible — Steve Burchett
“I’ve been teaching the Bible regularly and often since 2001, and I’m still surprising myself, sometimes in the worst ways.”
6. Getting John 1:12 Right: Should You Invite Jesus into Your Heart? — Jim Elliff
“Since I have, in the past, made much use of John 1:12 with what I consider a wrong interpretation of it, I think I have the right to speak openly about how I see it now. I have watched as scores of people have responded positively to my wrong use of this verse over several years of my earlier ministry. There is something haunting about that.”
5. Spiritual Inventory for Pastoral Visits — Jim Elliff
“These questions are for the purpose of affording pastors the best possible opportunity to counsel and love their people. Please don’t just listen — help them to grow!”
4. How to Find a Wife — Daryl Wingerd
“This article is not for boys with full-grown bodies, but rather for young men. More specifically, it is for Christian young men who have reached both the age and level of maturity where seeking a wife becomes appropriate.”
3. 15 Resolves for Maintaining Spiritual Balance in Severe Interpersonal Conflicts — Jim Elliff
“In these most severe ruptures of confidence, when the necrosis of sin is eating up the lives of those involved, is it possible to rise above and maintain a spiritual composure? Certainly that must be so. But we have to apply biblical principles ruthlessly, without wavering.”
2. Thirty-five Questions for Maturing a Christian Marriage — Jim Elliff
“The following questions are not intended for short answers such as a mere ‘yes,’ but are a means to meaningful discussion between a man and a woman who have vowed to love each other ‘until death do us part.’ Take your time to talk them over. Let the conversation flow.”
1. A Critical Review of John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart — Daryl Wingerd
“From the outset, you will undoubtedly notice that my review of Wild at Heart is overwhelmingly unfavorable. There would be no point in tempting you to read this entire review by leading you to believe otherwise. But still, I want to begin by saying that I do not disagree with everything John Eldredge has to say.”
Just Missed the Top Ten:
The Surpising Story of Bill Breery (Jim Elliff)
Starting Churches with No Money (Jim Elliff)
The Mistake of Being Quick to Strategize and Slow to Pray (Steve Burchett)
A Broken Relationship with Dad (Jim Elliff)
How Teens Can Contribute Right Away (Steve Burchett)