Christian Economics 101

Why We Need the Armor of God Iain M. Duguid In the book of Ephesians, Paul spares no effort in describing the seriousness of our opposition. We don’t wrestle with flesh and blood but against the rulers, the authorities, the cosmic powers of this present darkness. If that sounds scary, it is because it is meant to. The devil is a very real, very powerful opponent, far too powerful for us to take on in our own strength. [read more]( [Christian Economics 101]( Greg Forster Economics talks about the economy as the way in which people make decisions about their resources when they have to make tradeoffs. So, if they have limited resources, even if they have a lot of resources, they are still limited. You can’t eat your cake and have it, too. [5 Tips for Helping Your Teens Study the Bible]( Katherine Forster The biggest thing teenagers need is not a high school or college diploma. We need to learn to love God’s word. We need to study it, memorize it, and treasure it. Because, after all, it’s not just more information to be learned; its instructions aren’t just life skills to master. It’s the words of our Creator. [How to Help Your Teens Use Their Phones for Good]( Katherine Forster Don’t just teach your teens how not to use their smartphones—teach them how to use their phones for good. Point them to uses, even specific apps, that will help them thrive in Bible study, Scripture memory, fellowship, and other areas of life. [The Gospel in Galatians]( Ian K. Smith Grace permeates Galatians. The letter is about protecting the truth of the gospel, which declares what God has done in Christ for sinners. The gospel cannot be supplemented by human effort or obedience. If human obedience is “dialed in” to any degree, salvation is impossible. Related Resources [Explore 1900+ Articles]( a Free Ebook]( a Free Devotional]( New Books & Bibles]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](