https://brianloftonbooks.com/blog/ Scripture-based articles on the gospel, Christian living, baptism, repentance, grace, and understanding God's Word from author Brian Lofton. en-us Copyright 2026 Brian Lofton Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-born-again/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-born-again/ Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Jesus said you must be born again to see God's kingdom. Discover what this transformation really means and how it happens according to Scripture. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Gospel & Salvation https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-the-bible-teaches-about-baptism/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-the-bible-teaches-about-baptism/ Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT If you have heard different things about baptism, you are not alone. This post sets traditions aside and walks through what the Bible itself teaches. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Gospel & Salvation https://brianloftonbooks.com/faith-without-works-is-dead/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/faith-without-works-is-dead/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT James 2:17 confuses many readers. Does it contradict Paul? This post walks through the passage to show how faith and works fit together in Scripture. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Gospel & Salvation https://brianloftonbooks.com/god-meets-you-in-brokenness/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/god-meets-you-in-brokenness/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT If you are coming to faith from shame, addiction, or grief, you are not too far gone. Here is how God meets people in brokenness, straight from Scripture. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Living in Christ https://brianloftonbooks.com/how-to-start-reading-the-bible/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/how-to-start-reading-the-bible/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT The Bible is 66 books spanning 1,500 years. If you have never read it before, here is a clear, practical place to start and how to stay with it. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Bible Study & Scripture https://brianloftonbooks.com/how-to-use-this-book-in-a-small-group/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/how-to-use-this-book-in-a-small-group/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Wondering how to use Knowing God for Real Life in a small group? Here is a simple, practical guide to leading the study, week by week, with your group. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Resources & Announcements https://brianloftonbooks.com/is-baptism-necessary-for-salvation/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/is-baptism-necessary-for-salvation/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Is baptism necessary for salvation? Rather than settle the debate, this post walks through every New Testament passage so you can see what Scripture says. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Gospel & Salvation https://brianloftonbooks.com/knowing-god-for-real-life-companion-study/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/knowing-god-for-real-life-companion-study/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT An introduction to Knowing God for Real Life, the 12-chapter Bible study companion to Broken Boots, Redeemed Soul. Here is what it covers and who it is for. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Resources & Announcements https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-does-grace-mean/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-does-grace-mean/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Grace is the most beloved word in Christianity and one of the most misunderstood. Here is what the Bible actually means when it speaks of God's grace. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Bible Study & Scripture https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-does-it-mean-to-follow-jesus-daily/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-does-it-mean-to-follow-jesus-daily/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Following Christ is not just a decision, it is a daily walk. Here is what Scripture says daily discipleship looks like in practice, not just in theory. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Living in Christ https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-does-the-bible-say-about-sin/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-does-the-bible-say-about-sin/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Sin is a heavy word and easy to soften, but skipping it empties the gospel. Here is what the Bible actually teaches about sin, its weight, and its remedy. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Gospel & Salvation https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-is-repentance/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-is-repentance/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Repentance is one of the most misunderstood words in the New Testament. Here is what Scripture means by it and why it sits at the heart of the gospel. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Gospel & Salvation https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-is-the-gospel/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-is-the-gospel/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT The gospel is the most important message you will ever hear. Here is what Scripture actually teaches about who Jesus is and how to respond in faith. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Gospel & Salvation https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-knowing-god-means-john-17-3/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/what-knowing-god-means-john-17-3/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Jesus defined eternal life in John 17:3 as knowing God. Here is what that knowledge actually looks like and how it shapes the life of every believer. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Bible Study & Scripture https://brianloftonbooks.com/when-life-falls-apart/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/when-life-falls-apart/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT When a diagnosis, loss, or grief takes everything apart, where is God? Here is what Scripture says about faith, lament, and hope in the hardest seasons. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Living in Christ https://brianloftonbooks.com/why-you-need-other-believers/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/why-you-need-other-believers/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Faith feels personal, but Scripture never pictures it as solitary. Here is why every believer needs other believers and what Christian community is for. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton) Living in Christ https://brianloftonbooks.com/five-transformative-ways-to-apply-biblical-truth-to-everyday-struggles/ https://brianloftonbooks.com/five-transformative-ways-to-apply-biblical-truth-to-everyday-struggles/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scripture is meant to be lived, not just read. Here are five practical ways to weave biblical truth into everyday struggles and walk in steady faith. info@brianloftonbooks.com (Brian Lofton)