Articles by Real Christianity

Does God create people for hell? A better way to ask this question might be, “Does God still create people even when He knows they will never exercise saving faith in Jesus Christ? If so, how should Christians view this in light of the fact that God is love?

These are all deep and delicate questions that push the boundaries of revealed theology. However, in this episode, pastor Dale Partridge attempts to unpack this discussion and offer a few different perspectives for Christians to humbly consider.

America, the once “Christian nation” has now joined, and in many ways, is now leading the culture away from historic moral values. As a result, Western culture is fiercely divided. As Christians, how are we operate in the chaos? In other words, as followers of Christ, what is our duty in upholding righteousness and pursuing peace? Pastor Dale Partridge tackles these questions by looking to the Scriptures for direction in the midst of our current political turbulence.

As Christians, our duty is to Christ alone. But as humans living in a civil government what is our responsibility to participate? In other words, does the Bible permit Christians to be passive in our civic duties or does it call us to engage?

In this episode of Real Christianity, pastor Dale Partridge examines several biblical principles in an effort to present helpful answers to these important questions.

Do you want to be a biblical and fruitful member of your church? Have you ever wondered what type of Christians build up a local church and what type tear it down? Better yet, are you one of these people who tear down the church but don’t know it?

We cannot appreciate what we do not understand. Sadly, many Christians miss out on the wonder and awe of God’s grace due to their ignorance and blindness to the details of their salvation. In this episode of Real Christianity, pastor Dale Partridge helps increase a clearer understanding of the Gospel narrative and, as a result, helps Christians enter into a greater appreciation for their salvation.

Are you fulfilling your biblical role on Sunday morning? Do you even know your biblical role on Sunday? Sadly, many Christians have become products of “audience Christianity” that has led them to be inactive spectators of an event instead of active contributors to the meeting of the saints. In this episode of Real Christianity, Dale Partridge offers three practical steps for preparing our hearts for church.

Do you look at pornography? If not, statistics say that you absolutely know someone who does. Sadly, many Christians view their pornography habit simply as sin they can’t shake when it may be a sign of something far more serious. In this episode of Real Christianity, Dale looks at what the Scriptures say about people who wallow in long-term and habitual sin. But more importantly, he offers the only true solution for breaking the bondage that comes with long-term pornography use.

One of the most terrifying passages found in Scripture is seen in Matthew 7:21-23. In these three verses, we see Jesus eternally rejecting what looks like devout followers of His ministry. The words, “And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness’ are particularly frightening. As Christians, how are we to understand this passage? In this episode of Real Christianity, pastor Dale Partridge unpacks this text to help Christians find peace in knowing that they savingly know their Redeemer.

We live in a highly emotional world where arguments of morality and justice are built upon social topics like abortion, sexuality, gender, and culture. In this episode, pastor Dale Partridge argues that while defending these issues facing the church is helpful at times, our biblical mandate as Christians is not to defend every politically charged issue but to defend and present the Gospel. Join him as he breaks down the text of 1 Peter 3:15 and helps Christians understand how to invest their intellectual efforts for the most fruitful return.

When we think of worship our minds generate images of hands in the air singing Christian songs. But is worship more than religious actions? Does worship go beyond singing to God? Jerry Bridges brought clarity to this discussion when he said, “Worship is the specific act of ascribing to God the glory, majesty, honor, and worthiness which are His.” In this episode of Real Christianity, Dale Partridge discusses worship according to the Bible.