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John 3:16 and the Myth of a Hopeful, Hand-Wringing God
John 3:16 has been reduced to a slogan for what we do instead of a revelation of what God has done. And that reduction quietly guts the verse of its power. What was meant to thunder with good news has been flattened into a bumper-sticker theology: familiar, sentimental, and easily repurposed to support whatever program or pitch comes next. When the Verse Becomes a Sales Pitch For many, John 3:16 has become the launchpad for evangelism strategies, altar calls, decision cards,

Shane Martin
Dec 19, 20253 min read


Does It Matter How We Baptize?
When the truth of God’s identity is distorted, the whole reflection of the gospel bends with it. “Jesus-only” baptism doesn’t just tweak a formula; it fractures the very picture of the God who saves. This is why how we baptize matters, because who God is matters.

Shane Martin
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Bound For The Better Country
“But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has...

Shane Martin
Sep 7, 20253 min read


The Eternal Covenant: One Plan, Three Persons, Our Salvation
"All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and whoever comes to Me I will never cast out." ~John 6:37 Salvation isn’t random or...

Shane Martin
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Eden In The Wreckage
A personal reflection on restoration, hope, and the One who wore the thorns we planted. I Passed By a House… I passed by a house the...

Shane Martin
Aug 8, 20254 min read


Radical Corruption: Why We Can’t Save Ourselves (And Why That’s Good News)
Our problem isn't bad behavior, it's radical corruption. Here's why total depravity matters and why we need the Holy Spirit to open our eyes and renew our will.

Shane Martin
Aug 6, 20254 min read


It's OK To Be Unimpressive
So come as you are, not as you “should” be. Come with your doubts, your fatigue, your fear, your unfinished stories, your wrinkled pages. Come with the mess.
Because unimpressive people are exactly the kind of people Jesus came for..

Shane Martin
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Prisoners Of Hope
Until the day all is made new, we live as prisoners of hope, held not by fear, but by the fierce, faithful love of a God who always keeps His Word.

Shane Martin
Aug 6, 20254 min read


"Don't Judge Me!" Yeah, About That...
Tired of Matthew 7:1 being used as a spiritual shield against accountability? Here's what “Do not judge” actually means in context, and why it’s not a pass to do whatever you want.

Shane Martin
Aug 6, 20253 min read


The Destructive Power Of Gossip
“Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is...

Shane Martin
Aug 6, 20255 min read


Why John 15:13 Isn't About Human Heroism
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” – John 15:13 The Most Misused Verse in the New...

Shane Martin
Aug 6, 20254 min read


Why Jesus Calling Isn’t Just Unhelpful, It’s Dangerous
I realize this post has the potential to upset some people. I know this book has meant a lot to many. But I’d rather be honest, because...

Shane Martin
Aug 6, 20254 min read


The Sinner's Prayer Is Powerless (So Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart)
Jesus isn’t your prom date; stop waiting to invite Him into your heart. He’s already flipping tables and taking names. You don’t invite a...

Shane Martin
Aug 6, 20254 min read


God Is Not Waiting On You (And That's Really Good News)
You don’t initiate the relationship; God does. He’s not pacing the floor of Heaven, hoping you’ll finally say yes. Here’s the real story...

Shane Martin
Aug 6, 20253 min read
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