Scientism’s inability to answer so many questions, including its inability to account for itself, clearly shows that a robust understanding of reality will rely on many disciplines of study, not just science.   Peter Atkins, scientist and fellow at Lincoln College, University of Oxford, recently wondered, “As a scientist, I am led to wonder whether... Continue Reading

As we again enter in on a time of special meditation on the wonder of God manifest in the flesh—come a baby in the manger—let us also meditate on the promised return of God glorified in the flesh—coming as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah.   As we head toward another Christmas—and a renewed... Continue Reading

There is actually a seamless connection between the four major events of Jesus’ life: His birth, death, resurrection, and ascension. All four events stand or fall together. At the same time each event had its own unique role to play. What role, then, does the resurrection of Jesus play in the overall story of redemption?... Continue Reading

The imprint of Jesus coming not only remains at Christmas but is all around us today. As we follow this Jesus we gain the greatest gift that no Christmas tree can hold or no toy factory manufacture: Peace with God, the forgiveness of sin, and eternal life.    I admit it. I’m a bit of... Continue Reading

By all means, let’s pray for our temporary, leaky tent to get patched up and thank God every time he does. But let’s long even more for the eternal mansion he has given us through Jesus Christ.   Christians can and should pray for healing. James 5:14 says: “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders... Continue Reading

The humbling witness of the virgin birth is that God did consider us worth it. Worth saving, worth sending his Son for, worth giving up his Son to the sufferings and death of the cross for.   Picture life as a journey, a journey from birth to death. We are born, we live, and we... Continue Reading

We have many faithful English translations that we may trust to give us the sense of the text intended by the divine and human authors. They faithfully communicate the words and intended sense of the original text, which was inspired by the Holy Spirit and is infallible and inerrant.   Is biblical inerrancy just for... Continue Reading

The ancient church calendar rhythms and weekly worship rhythms of the local church can be powerful counter-formational forces in our lives. Like anything, it’s all about regularity and habit.   When every moment of our iWorld existence conditions us to celebrate the self, the church boldly celebrates something bigger and grander and more compelling. In... Continue Reading

With God, there is no room for improvement. He has always been, and always will be, utterly and delightfully perfect in every way.   I recently watched a short film that still haunts me. It was actually from a comedy show, but it had such a sense of sadness to it. A man goes into... Continue Reading

The gospel is the power of God for salvation and the gathering of God’s people where the Word is rightly preached, the ordinances are rightly observed, and the saints are rightly taught, equipped, and sent out to make disciples is sufficient to accomplish all that God intends. The question is, will we believe God’s message and God’s... Continue Reading