In Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus commissioned believers to the high calling of making disciples based on his universal authority over heaven and earth. Since the Lord of the universe, Jesus Christ, left his church with the commission of discipleship, it would do us well to understand the character of this calling. In 100 pages, Mark Dever anchors discipleship on the foundation...

A number of years ago, my family and I would make an annual trip between California and Nebraska to see our families for Christmas. I remember one trek that took us through a dark fog in Utah. We would descend from the mountain peaks into the dark haze and then ascend back to the mountaintops and into the radiant sun. It was strange to drive above the low clouds in the su...

We're excited to announce the newest addition to the ministry internship at OBC, Jay Wipf. Here are some thoughts on the mission and purpose of the program....

Interested in learning more about heroes of the Reformation? Check out Pastor Chris' review of Reformation Heroes by Kleyn & Beeke....

The resurrection is the seal of God on the redemptive work of Christ! We can be assured that Jesus' obedience to the Law of God rendered on our behalf (Romans 5:19) has been accepted by God because of the resurrection. By His obedience, the many will be made righteous....

Looking for resources on parenting? Here are two helpful books by Elyse Fitzpatrick that have encouraged my family as we've been reminded of the power of the gospel in everything....

The cross essentially proclaims the glory of God's righteousness in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The cross underlines the eternal chasm that separates humanity's sin from the transcendent holiness of God. ...