Winter’s Bitter Bite
I am hearing that December was Chicago’s coldest month in about forty years. It was bitter! But it is not just this…
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A Conversation With Dr. Carl Trueman
IFI was honored to secure an interview with theologian, pastor, and author Dr. Carl Trueman earlier this year. In this interview with…
Discouraging Evangelism by Slandering Christian Nationalism
Christians who care about America’s future will seek to increase our individual devotion to God, as well as our collective obedience to…
By Oliver Perry
“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!”
Next to Jesus Christ and “love,” Christmas is probably the most popular theme for music. For most Americans, Christmas has been, as…
While We Were STILL Enemies, Jesus Died for Us
If you are a follower of Jesus today, what kind of person were you before you knew the Lord? Perhaps you were raised in the…
Paradise Lost and the Message of Christmas
We all hunger for paradise. We had it once and it was good! In fact, based upon the words of the best…
State of Theology
Concerned Christians who are troubled by the revolutions that we are seeing in law and in our culture are right to investigate…
Thanksgiving: The Neglected Counter-Cultural Holiday
Thanksgiving, especially in recent years, is a neglected holiday. Sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas, and overshadowed by Black Friday, people know Thanksgiving…
By Kenna Rose
A Call to Gratitude
Most of us know enough colonial history to remember the “First Thanksgiving,” dated November 24, 1621. Whether that was actually the first…
Dr. Carl Trueman: Transgenderism and Expressive Individualism
Pastor Derek Buikema asks professor, theologian, and author Dr. Carl Trueman to explain a bit about “expressive individualism,” the subject of Dr.…
Dr. Carl Trueman: Transgenderism and Children
In another brief excerpt from IFI’s interview with Dr. Carl Trueman, author of two books that touch on “trans”-cultic beliefs including Strange…
Why We Engage in the Culture Wars
Have you ever wondered if the Church should continue to engage in the culture wars? After all, we will never eradicate evil…
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Religious Speech and Hate Crimes
What your church needs to know about the federal "hate crimes" law and the freedom to preach the whole counsel of Scripture.…
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Procedure for Rescinding Membership
Model by-law language for how and when membership may be rescinded, by the church or the member. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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Model Membership Agreement
A model agreement members sign to affirm the church's statement of faith and standards of conduct. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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The Importance of a Membership Policy
How a clear membership policy in your by-laws protects your church when it practices church discipline. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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