Ephesians 2:19-22The church is not a physical building with a cross and steeple – it is a living spiritual body comprised of born-again believers throughout the world. Because true Christians believe in the invisible and triumphant “Holy catholic Church,” we intentionally commit ourselves and our fa

Ephesians 2:19-22If you attend a Presbyterian, Baptist, or any other Evangelical church, you might wonder why we confess “I believe in the holy catholic church” in the Apostles' Creed. After all, wasn't the Protestant Reformation a reaction to the errors and unbiblical practices of the Roman Catholi

Romans 12:9-13Some people try to outdo others out of a sense of superiority and pride. They may be arrogant and boastful, trying to show how much better they are than everyone else. Join Dr. Harry Reeder next time on InPerspective as he shows us a way we can try to outdo others that is actually plea

Ephesians 1:3-14The Holy Spirit is co-equally and co-eternally God along with the Father and Jesus Christ the Son, and it is vital for believers to understand His person, work, and ministries. In fact, He is at work in the life of every true child of God in seven wonderful ways. His ministry in and

Ephesians 1:3-14In the Apostles’ Creed we confess, “I believe in the Holy Spirit” – but what exactly DO you believe about the Holy Spirit? A Christian must never refer to the Holy Spirit as “it” or conceive of Him as some impersonal force. Rather, He is a divine person, truly God, the third person o

1 Timothy 3:14-16Hebrews chapter 9 says, “Just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for Him.” Have you secured a f

1 Timothy 3:14-16Christians for centuries have declared, “He shall come to judge the living and the dead,” when reciting the Apostles’ Creed. But today, there is much confusion about the subject of the end times, the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, and His coming Judgment. What does the Bible teach u

Ephesians 4:7-10Hebrews chapter 10 declares, “When Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God, waiting from that time until His enemies should be made a footstool for His feet. For by a single offering He has perfected for all time those who are

Romans 12:1-8Jesus told His followers, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another” – but how exaclty do we do this? Join Dr. Harry Reeder next time on InPerspective as he begins a new series Loving One Another, exploring the diverse manifestations of love in the body of Christ.

Ephesians 4:7-10Psalm 110 declares: The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” Jesus Christ has indeed ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty – a biblical truth so significant that we confess it in the Apostles' Cree

Acts 1:1-12How would you explain the Gospel to someone? Many Christians would correctly say that the Gospel is the sacrificial death, burial, and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ for the salvation of sinners – and yet this answer overlooks the essential element of His Ascension. Why does the Lo

Acts 1:1-12Christians in our day rightly emphasize the birth, life, Crucifixion, death, and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ – but strangely, we often overlook the importance of His Ascension. And yet Jesus thought it was so important that He told His followers, “It is to your advantage that I

1 Corinthians 15:1-9Some people claim that the teaching and moral example of Jesus is the only thing that really matters, not whether or not He actually rose from the dead – but the Apostle Paul wrote, “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.” God's Wo

1 Corinthians 15:1-9The Apostles’ Creed declares this great truth about the Lord Jesus Christ: “The third day He rose again from the dead.” But at first, the Apostles did not believe the reports of His Resurrection. They thought these accounts seemed like “nonsense and idle tales” – and today, the w

Jonah 4Every preacher longs for people to respond to their ministry like Nineveh did – but not Jonah. Join Dr. Harry Reeder next time on InPerspective as he explains why Jonah was so angry about God’s mercy toward Ninevah – and examines God's gracious persuasion of the pouting prophet.

Ephesians 4:7-10When Peter tried to defend the Lord from those sent to arrest Him, Jesus said, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?” All of us deserve the full measure of God’s wrath and judgment for our sin. But Jesus drank the bitter cup of God’s

Ephesians 4:7-10"He descended into hell" – this short phrase in the Apostles' Creed has generated much confusion and misunderstanding among Christians, even today. What does the Apostles Creed really mean by saying Jesus descended into hell? Where was Jesus in the three days from His death to His Re

Philippians 2:5-11Many people believe that Christianity is all about Jesus' teachings and miraculous deeds, but Anglican bishop J.C. Ryle wrote, "In vain is Christ's life and miracles and preaching, if Christ had not at last died for us. We need not merely a teacher, but an atonement, and the death

Philippians 2:5-11In one of his great hymns, Charles Wesley wrote, "Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?" We likewise should be similarly overwhelmed by the amazing love of our Lord Jesus Christ, in willingly going to the cross to suffer an agonizing death by crucifix

John 18:28-19:16A judge sentences a guilty offender to a punishment that fits the crime – but Jesus allowed Himself to be sentenced to death to suffer the punishment for OUR offenses against an infinitely holy God. Even though He committed no wrongdoing, Jesus received the unjust sentence of death b

Jonah 3The story of Jonah is a story of God's grace, mercy, and loving persistence and pursuit. Join Dr. Harry Reeder next time on InPerspective as he examines God’s pardoning power toward the notoriously wicked city of Nineveh, as well as the disobedient prophet Jonah.

John 18:28-19:16The religious leaders and people of Israel heard the teaching of Jesus and witnessed His miracles. And yet, when Pontius Pilate offered to release one prisoner to them, they chose the condemned robber and insurrectionist Barabbas instead of Jesus. Although these events took place cen

Matthew 1:18-25The angel appeared to Joseph and proclaimed the fulfillment of Isaiah's Old Testament prophecy from centuries before: "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us)." God's glory, God's salvation, and indeed God Hims

Matthew 1:18-25The Apostles' Creed asserts the biblical truth that Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. But today, this teaching is denied in many pulpits, and rejected by many who may call themselves Christians. So, why exactly is the biblical doctrine of the m