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Clarifying Biblical Forgiveness: Destructive Sin and Consequences in Matthew 18

Passages like Matthew 18 show that true biblical forgiveness requires repentance — and doesn't preclude consequences.

How to Teach the Bible to Kids: Moving Past ‘Bible Stories’...

Teaching the Bible to kids demands more than out-of-context stories. Here's how you can help them develop real biblical literacy and begin building a lifelong love of Scripture.

Listen, Understand, Remember: Homily for the Mass for the Possession of...

In this exclusive excerpt from his new book, Pope Leo XIV presents a short commentary on Acts 15's call to all believers to listen first to God's voice.

Gospel Strategy in an Antagonistic World

What does effective gospel witness look like in an antagonistic world? Three people Paul meets in Philippi in Acts 16 offer a surprising answer.

Best Bible Gateway Plus Resources for Pastors and Bible Teachers

If you're a busy pastor or Bible teacher needing to prep a sermon or Bible lesson on the go, these starter resources on Bible Gateway Plus have you covered.

Who Were the 12 Apostles in the Bible? What Happened to...

The twelve apostles were the first and most trusted people Jesus called to share his gospel with the world. But they were far from perfect.

How to Grow as Christians: 5 Rituals for a Learning Disciple

Many Christians suffer from arrested development in their faith. How do we continue to grow as followers of Jesus? These five habits will get you started.

What Did the Early Church Actually Look Like? Recovering the Vision...

Many people advocate a return to early church practices. But as Acts 2 shows, if we're serious about that, we need to set aside our radical individualism.

Preaching in Pain: Four Lessons from Paul

Most pastors eventually encounter the problem of preaching in pain. Paul provides a lesson in how to proclaim the gospel when you feel more like crying for help.

What Would You Do If You Knew Jesus Was Coming Back...

If we as a global Church knew that Jesus was coming back in ten years, we would know our mission, come together, and hate our sin. That's why Gather25 exists.

The Praying Church: A Commentary on 1 Peter

As the people of God — a chosen people, a royal priesthood, God’s special possession — prayer is not optional. It's not a last resort. The call to prayer is nothing less than entering into the zone of the kingdom of heaven.

Living Under the Tensions of Modern Life: A Sermon by Martin...

In this exclusive excerpt from a hard-to-find sermon, Martin Luther King, Jr. shows why our modern lives are filled with tension — and how to find the solution in Christ.

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