10 Reasons Christians Can Be Thankful in Trying Circumstances
If you find yourself in a place where you are having a hard time being thankful, meditate on these ten biblical truths that will strengthen you in faith to give God glory.
We can be thankful in trying circumstances because we are being pruned to bear more fruit. The Lord is removing the dross and refining the gold. We can be thankful in trying circumstances because they serve as a stage on which the deliverance and provision of God’s grace in Christ may be displayed in our... Continue Reading
What was the Transfiguration?
The transfiguration pointed to Jesus’ future resurrection and glory.
The transfiguration was before Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. After—and because of—Jesus’ resurrection, the promised Holy Spirit came, and Peter had something much better to preach (see Acts 2:14–37; 10:34–43; 2 Peter 1:16–18). The transfiguration pointed to Jesus’ future resurrection and glory. John wrote his whole gospel and Apocalypse perhaps recalling that “we beheld his glory”... Continue Reading
Life and Light
Jesus is the true Light!
Jesus is also the true Light because He does not merely give light; He is Light. He is the Light of life (John 8:12). He stands in contrast to the darkness of sin that has infiltrated the world and contaminated everything in it. He who loves his brother abides in the light (1 John... Continue Reading
Why We have a 37 Page Doctrinal Statement
Doctrine Matters
The doctrinal grounding of non-denominationalism is typically at the mercy of the Senior Pastor. The good news is that the median tenure of pastors has risen to six years in a recent study.[i] But even a change in pastoral leadership every six years means that a congregation will be setting a new doctrinal course at... Continue Reading
Remembering Jesus Christ In Our Suffering
Paul not only used his suffering to glory in the truth of the gospel, but also its power.
The gospel proceeds into the world through suffering, succeeds through suffering, and gives power to endure suffering. The gospel certainly will succeed, and Christ will lose none of his sheep; not a one for whom the Shepherd has died will fail to enter the sheepfold. But such certainty arises and is perfected in suffering: Christ... Continue Reading
3 Good Things to Do When You Need to Make a Decision
How are God’s will and making decisions related to each other?
When we don’t know what to do, when we fail to do the right thing, when we freeze in fear over making a decision, we can be at peace because Christ has already interceded for us through his perfectly obedient life lived for us and perfect sacrificial death on our behalf. He also gave us... Continue Reading
Follow Your Heart: Is it in the Bible?
“The Ways of Your Heart”
When one fears God, not only their Godward morality—but also their Godward hobbies, vocation, and delights—are unlocked to enjoy to the fullest. As long, of course, as one never forgets that the Lord remains the judge of our hearts’ delights, such that we might walk in the fear of him. Yes, it is. Rejoice, O... Continue Reading
The “Troubler of Israel”
A master class in prophetic ministry from Elijah the Tishbite.
Christians today must remember their identity and calling. We are not competing, as one fellow said, for a “seat at the cool table.” Rather, our lot is in the fens and marshlands outside the city limits (Heb. 11:38). We are “strangers and exiles,” and thus we are those called by our Lord to join Him... Continue Reading
Older Women: Cast a Vision!
Titus tells us that older women (literally “aged women”) have a responsibility to teach younger women to discern what is good.
Our young women need older women to cast a vision for what biblical womanhood looks like. They need to experience healthy, multigenerational relationships so that they will recognize biblical womanhood in the various seasons of life and have hope. Give them multigenerational relationships that anchor them in a healthy covenant community so that when they... Continue Reading
What Does It Mean to Forgive?
When God forgives us, He no longer holds our sins against us.
Sin is a sad reality of life in a fallen world, and it has major consequences. Jesus Christ willingly gave His life for our sins. Our forgiveness came at an unimaginable price. The beauty of the Christian life is that we can forgive others in a way that God has forgiven us. Matthew 18:15–20 gives... Continue Reading
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