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Why You Must Commit to a Biblical Church

Romans 1:17: The Doctrine of Justification by Faith Alone

How to Overcome Fear When Sharing the Gospel

Romans 1:8-15 The Test of True Christian Love

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 b

Romans 1:1-7 Can Trust the Writings of the Apostles?

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 bu

Romans: An Introduction to the World’s Greatest Book

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.

What 'Where Two or Three are Gathered’ Really Means

Should Christians Judge? If So, How?

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 Chr

The Basics of Biblical Manhood with Brian Sauve & Eric Conn

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 manho

The Meaning of “By His Stripes You Were Healed”

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 phy

The Most Misinterpreted Scriptures: 2 Peter 3:9

How we interpret Scripture is vital. If we believe wrong about how we view God, His promises, or His commands the consequences are substantial. As many of you know, bad theology hurts people. In this episode, pastor Dale Partridge starts a four-part series covering four of the most misused and abused passages of Scripture.

Ephesians Bible Study Part 8: The Six Weapons of Spiritual Warfare

The final episode of our 8-part series through the book of Ephesians. In this episode, pastor Dale Partridge teaches on the famous “Armor of God” passage and instructs Christians how to protect themselves against spiritual conflict.

Ephesians Bible Study Part 7: The Biblical Roles of a Husband and Wife.

Imagine attempting to play a game of chess without any roles or rules. Unfortunately, that’s how most people approach marriage. However, like chess, having clarified roles and rules does not make the game more difficult, it makes the game possible and even enjoyable. The same is true in marriage. God has provided clear roles and rules for husbands and wives that makes a path for marital success and joy. In this episode, pastor Dale Partridge looks to Ephesians 5:22-27 to unpack and extract the

Ephesians Bible Study Part 6: Identity Determines Activity

In Matthew 7:16-17, Jesus teaches us that identity determines activity. He says, “You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes, nor figs from thistles, are they? So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit.” In this session, pastor Dale Partridge covers Ephesians 4:17-24 and explains how the Apostle Paul demonstrates this same truth in a different way. In short, as Christians, we are to walk in a manner that represents our identity and

Ephesians Bible Study Part 5: Finding Unity in Our identity

Unity is an abused term in the church today. Yes, we need unity but never at the cost of purity. We must fight for both. Today, pastor Dale Partridge looks to Ephesians 4:1-6 to extract a biblical definition of unity. But more than that, this passage of Scripture presents the grounds for our earthly unity—our unified bond with Christ.

Ephesians Bible Study Part 4: The Boldest Prayer Ever Prayed

How are we to pray when our hearts are troubled? When we lose hope and fear takes hold of us, how are we to come to God in petition? In this episode of Real Christianity, pastor Dale Partridge looks to Ephesians 3:14-21 to exposit what has been called by many theologians “the boldest prayer ever prayed.” Together, Dale will take you verse by verse to extract the theological meaning and application for the modern Christian.

Ephesians Bible Study Part 3: How to Cherish the Grace of God

God wants us to know the immeasurable riches of His grace. He wants us to know the magnificence of Christ. However, we cannot grasp these realities until we grasp the darkness of our story. One theologian said, “The worse we realize we are, the greater we realize God’s grace is.” That is the essence behind this episode. Dale Partridge looks to Ephesians 2:1-7 in an effort to understand who we were before Christ.

Ephesians Bible Study Part 2: Our Identity in Christ

In a generation of Christians who struggle with identity and value, Ephesians chapter one offers the believer a treasure of truth. In this study, pastor Dale Partridge looks to verses 1:3-6 and unpacks the rich blessings given to Christians in Christ.

Ephesians Bible Study Part 1: The Treasury of the Saints

Ephesians is known as “The Bank of the Believer” or the “Treasury of the Saints” because of it’s dense population of promises for the Christian. In this episode of Real Christianity, pastor Dale Partridge starts an eight-week study through the book of Ephesians in hopes to bring believers deep into hope we have in Christ.

The Kind of Men the Church Needs

The current political climate has revealed the character of many men in the church. It has shown the courageous and the cowards, the bold and the blind. Fortunately, trials, persecution, and cultural hostility tend to make the dividing lines more clear. That is, we can see clearly who stands with the world and who stands with Christ. But what has also been clarified is how few true, biblical, faithful ministers are out there. We have been made aware of the great need for more mission-minded, G