Articles by Real Christianity

After spending several days lecturing for Reformation Seminary, Dale is taking the week off from his regular podcast structure, but he has offered a short update and encouragement on this Inauguration Day.

Many Christians are concerned at the growing cultural hostility toward biblical Christian values. It’s obvious that the traditional view of marriage and gender are front and center and the public’s perception, definition, and legislation regarding these issues is changing rapidly. In addition, all signs point to a loss of religious freedom with the coming legislation of the Equality Act. But how does all this affect biblical churches, Christian schools and colleges, and Christian ministries? Pastor Dale Partridge aims at answering this question and more on this episode of Real Christianity.

In the West, we’ve been dressing down for several decades. Casual culture has infiltrated society and the vast majority of Christians have followed suit (no pun intended). But what does the Bible say about dress and church? Is there any principles for modifying our outward appearance to reflect our inward reality? What about pastors? Should their clothing be a tool to distinguish themselves or should it make themselves more relatable to their congregation?

Biblical illiteracy has plagued the modern church. However, more and more Christians are yearning for greater spiritual maturity yet they struggle with where to begin. In this episode of Real Christianity, Pastor Dale Partridge confronts the root issue behind spiritual lethargy and offers several recommendations for how to overcome it.

Unfortunately, the vast majority of modern Christians know very little about what they believe. They say things like, “Jesus is my theology” or “I don’t need doctrine I just need the Bible” or “my only creed is Christ.” In addition, we have several other groups of people who call themselves Christians but their definition of the Bible, God, Christ, and the Church are out of step with historic biblical Christianity. The truth is, if someone calls themselves a Christian today, that needs to be qualified. But how do we do that? How do we discern genuine believers from deceived religious groups, cultic movements, and heretics? Pastor Dale Partridge tackles these questions on this episode of Real Christianity.

As we approach Christmas, the focal point of the season is the virgin birth of Christ. Many secular philosophers and cultic religious leaders deny the virgin birth of Christ. But why? What’s at stake if Christ was not born by divine conception? Well, as we will see, if Jesus has a human father the entire Gospel falls apart. In this episode of Real Christianity, pastor Dale Partridge confronts these questions by reviewing why the virgin birth is so vital to salvation.

Every December we get Christian families asking about the incorporation of Santa Clause in their Christmas tradition. The question we must ask ourselves is, “What does Santa Clause have to do with the birth of Christ?” Better yet, “Does Santa Clause complement or compete against the true reason for the season?”

There is a growing group of people leaving the church to join what’s called the “Hebrew Roots Movement.” This is a group committed to the Torah and upholding Old Testament practices like keeping sabbaths, feasts, and the dietary laws. But can this movement be considered a Christian movement? Find out in this episode of Real Christianity.

Is it critical for Christians to gather in person? What principles should Christians consider during this difficult time? Pastor Dale Partridge tackles this question on this episode of Real Christianity.

Have you ever allowed fear to paralyze your evangelism? Has the concern for safety, rejection, or result inhibited you from being faithful to the Great Commission?

In this episode of Real Christianity, pastor Dale Partridge discusses the two common preventions of faithful evangelism—the fear of man and disobedience. In short order, Dale calls Christians to view evangelism in light of both God’s sovereignty and His worthiness. That is, when we operate under an accurate view of God, our fear will dissipate.