Articles by Real Christianity

The Bible is clear—the evidence of our faith in Christ is seen in our love for others. 1 John 4:19-20 says, “If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.”

In this episode of Real Christianity, pastor Dale Partridge preaches through Romans 1:8-15 where the Apostle continues his salutation to the Roman Christians. In this passage, it becomes evident that Paul both loves and longs to be with other Christians. Is this desire true of you? Do you love and long to be with God’s people?

In this sermon, Paul’s example becomes a helpful measuring rod against our own affections for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Let’s look to Paul’s words and see how we might find wisdom in strengthening our relationships with the brethren.

The Nicene Creed has been recited by millions of Christians. In fact, Christians still recite the creed all around the world. In the creed, there’s a line that says, “We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.”

Now the word “catholic” here simply means universal, not Roman Catholic. That is, the creed states a belief in one church that is holy, universal, and apostolic. What does it mean to have an apostolic church? First and foremost, it means we believe in Gospel doctrine that’s built upon the writings of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ.

But what makes an Apostle? In addition, how can we trust the writings of these twelve Apostles? What validates their authority and how can we be sure that what they are writing is congruent with the teachings of Jesus?

In this episode of Real Christianity, pastor Dale Partridge confronts these questions as he delivers his sermon on Romans 1:1-7.

The epistle to the Romans is Paul’s magnum opus—his most exceptional work. Today, pastor Dale Partridge begins his journey preaching through this important New Testament book. As we will see, it is this epistle is the most important exposition of the Gospel ever written. It is, in my opinion, the most meaningful and vital piece of literature on earth.

In Matthew 7:1 Jesus says, “Do not judge so that you will not be judged.” What does this mean? Is this a universal command? If so, how is the civil court system called to exercise justice? How are Christians to exercise church discipline? How are parents to correct their children?

After a more careful examination, it becomes clear that Jesus’ words cannot be a carte blanche command. So what does Jesus mean in this passage? How are Christians to think about judgment? In this episode of Real Christianity, pastor Dale Partridge confronts these questions with careful exposition.

The culture is aggressive to redefine roles, gender, and sex. But culture cannot redefine what it did not create. God is the creator of man and woman, their respective roles, and their boundaries regarding sexuality. So what does God say about man? According to the Bible, what is the purpose and role of a man?

In this episode, pastor Dale Partridge interviews pastor Brian Sauve and theologian Eric Conn about the basics of biblical manhood. Together, they look at the Bible’s definition of manhood, the culture’s perversion of manhood, and how the church should respond as a result.

Thousands of Christians use this passage to state that Jesus’ work on the cross was not only for sin but also for sickness. They believe the healing this passage speaks of is referring to an immediate physical healing not only spiritual healing. They believe this healing can be applied now by faith.

This interpretation belongs within the greater prosperity gospel position. But is it right? Are these people’s interpretations of this passage accurate? Is Peter speaking of access to immediate physical healing through faith in Christ? In this episode of Real Christianity, pastor Dale Partridge applies the grammatical and historical hermeneutic to examine the words and context to arrive at a faithful reading and theological understanding of the passage.