Our articles page is a growing collection of resources designed to provide doctrinal clarity, biblical encouragement, and practical insight for the life and faith of the church. These writings are meant to help believers think deeply, live faithfully, and grow in the grace and truth of Jesus Christ.
Steps to Serve at the Key
Are you looking to get connected with The Key? If you want to serve, supervise or help out with the teens or other projects at the Key, there are a couple of steps to walk through. You must first register on the Family Care Safety Registry and then once approved and...
The Joy of Opening Your Home (Hosting a GC)
One of the simplest and most meaningful ways we can serve the church is also one of the most ordinary: open your home. For the 2026–27 year, Redeemer will have three Gospel Communities meeting in homes twice each month. These communities are designed to help us grow...
Redeemer Church: The Role of Elders, Deacons and the Congregation
How should a local church be organized? Who has authority in the church? What role should pastors, deacons, and church members play? These are not merely questions of church preference. The New Testament gives us a pattern for how Christ intends His churches to...
Who Should Be a Deacon in the Church?
Who Should Be a Deacon in the Church? When we hear the word deacon, we may think of someone who helps with practical needs around the church—serving meals, caring for the building, helping with benevolence, or assisting with church events. And while deacons certainly...
Why Covenant Membership Matters
In a culture that prizes independence and personal choice, commitment has become increasingly rare. We are often encouraged to keep our options open, avoid obligations, and move on whenever something better comes along. Yet the Bible paints a very different picture of the Christian life. Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. From the beginning, God has called His people into a family—a local body of believers who worship, grow, serve, and persevere together.
What is a Deacon? Understanding the Bible’s Servant-Leaders
What Is a Deacon? Understanding the Bible's Servant-Leaders If you've been around church for very long, you've probably heard the word deacon. For some people, it brings to mind church business meetings or a group of men making important decisions. Others may not know...
The Fall of Man: Understanding Our Greatest Problem
Article Three: The Fall of Man — Understanding Our Greatest Problem One of the most important questions we can ask is, What is wrong with the world? Every generation wrestles with violence, injustice, broken relationships, suffering, and death. While many explanations...
The True God: Knowing the One Who Has Revealed Himself
The True God: Knowing the One Who Has Revealed Himself The second article of the 1853 New Hampshire Baptist Confession of Faith directs our attention to the most important subject anyone can consider: the nature and character of God Himself. Before we can understand...
What Does the Bible Say About Pride?
What Does the Bible Say About Pride? Pride is one of the most common sins addressed in Scripture, yet it is often one of the most difficult to recognize in our own hearts. While our culture frequently encourages us to “believe in ourselves,” “follow our hearts,” and...
The Scriptures: God’s Perfect and Sufficient Word
The Scriptures: God’s Perfect and Sufficient Word The first article of the 1853 New Hampshire Baptist Confession of Faith establishes a foundational truth for the Christian life: God has spoken. In a world filled with competing voices, shifting opinions, and endless...