Protestants Need to Go Back to Basics
The Center for Classical Theology is a wonderful step in the right direction for Protestantism.
A time of social upheaval and chaos such as ours is likely to send even the most devout Christians into despair unless they can place the terrifying flux of life in the earthly city against the unchanging reality of the sovereign God himself. It is the same with personal suffering. What patient suffering from cancer... Continue Reading
A Great Cloud of Witnesses
The whole world is watching.
All that we say and do and think is being noticed. That should help us to keep on the straight and narrow, and help us run the race with diligence and perseverance. It is too easy to be swayed by what we see and hear in this world, but we must be more conscious of... Continue Reading
The Gates of Hell
What are the gates of Hell, anyway? And where are they?
Jesus says that the gates of the place of the dead will not prevail against the church. He is talking not about some place that the Enemy lives but his descent into the grave. He broke the gates of Hades. He broke the gates of Sheol. He broke the gates of death. He wrested death out of the... Continue Reading
10 More Words Every Christian Should Know (and Be Able to Explain)
Effectively sharing the gospel with unbelievers.
Perseverance (of the Saints): “They, whom God hath accepted in His Beloved, effectually called, and sanctified by His Spirit, can neither totally nor finally fall away from the state of grace, but shall certainly persevere therein to the end, and be eternally saved. (Phil. 1:6, 2 Pet. 1:10, 1 John 3:9, 1 Pet. 1:5,9)” (Westminster... Continue Reading
An Oracle for a King
A Call to Caution: This oracle tells us we must use our God-given authority to ensure justice and righteousness rather than abusing it on personal pleasures.
Ultimately, this oracle of King Lemuel’s mother could be summed up as three warnings against the improper use of authority. I have previously covered the topic of authority in some detail, describing how God gives us authority for the purpose of obeying Him and caring for the people He has entrusted to us. Therefore, if... Continue Reading
Love Your Enemies: Reflections on Luke 6:27-28
In our modern era, Jesus’s words pierce just as deep. “…pray for those who abuse you.”
In light of the cross and everything Jesus would have to endure at the hands of Pontius Pilate and the Jews, this is a profound statement! Jesus “loved His enemies” to the point that He would lay down His life for them while praying “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” That is…mind-blowing! This... Continue Reading
Christians Love Their Enemies with Truth
Keeping the 9th Commandment in the Way of Our Lord
There is a pernicious lie that we tell ourselves that it is okay to be rude toward men and women who have acted poorly toward us. That is the type of action the devil loves. He hopes and prayers for division between the Lord’s people especially. Rather than to allow yourself to be snared in... Continue Reading
Don’t Miss Out (Hebrews 3:1-4:13)
How to Avoid Disobedience
How do we avoid making the same mistakes that they did in Moses’ day and Joshua’s day? Since we’re in danger, what do we do about it? What I love about Hebrews is that the writer doesn’t just give one answer. There’s no single solution to this question. There are a few things that we must... Continue Reading
Work Hard to be Encouraged
The Sermon Is Not A Performance
Hold a high standard for faithful exposition and really value when your pastors faithfully expose God’s word, even when the style may need some polishing. God uses these means to encourage His saints, so may we tune in every time God’s word is opened, ready to be encouraged. What’d you think of that sermon?... Continue Reading
Genesis 4-11: Searching for the Serpent-Crusher
We are searching for the offspring of Eve who will crush the serpent’s head?
We see that grace in chapter 6—God showing favour to Noah and rescuing him and his family. We see that grace in chapter 9 with God’s covenant to preserve creation and never again destroy it with a flood. And we have seen that grace in the promise of the serpent-crusher. What about the serpent-crusher? Keep following the line of... Continue Reading
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