Prayer, Scripture, silence and solitude, the fear of God, and gratitude—keep faith vibrant and enable believers to finish life’s race well.   The Washington Post recently ran an article titled “Five Essential Exercises for Aging Well.” It quickly zoomed to the top of their “Most Read” list. As a man in his sixties, I was... Continue Reading

We can rejoice when good is in ascendancy and we can take comfort that what is evil will not always or necessarily be like this, even if the Lord tarries….the Lord remains sovereign and continues to build His church until He returns and makes all things new.   As a good Amillennialist, I believe that... Continue Reading

The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit share the name YHWH. In order to be saved, a Jehovah’s Witness has to do the very thing the Watchtower vehemently denies to them. They must confess that Jesus is Jehovah and call on Jesus as Jehovah, as God, to be saved.    The Hebrew letters yod, he, vav, that represent... Continue Reading

Judah and its city and temple were in the state they were in because of their own sin. This was a reality they had to face up to, but when they did—as hard as that reality was—there was hope for them.   I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say that as a... Continue Reading

Perhaps the Church would be better served if there were fewer books written trying to identify the Antichrist and speculating about geopolitical intrigue, and if instead there were more exegetical works treating what Scripture actually says about these men of evil.   Perhaps no subject broached by contemporary Bible prophecy teachers engenders more speculation and... Continue Reading

“Pay much closer attention,” Scripture calls us, not in fear, but in hope. Because things than have drifted apart can be drawn together again, often through ordinary faithfulness that no one else sees.   My beloved is mine, and I am his. —Song of Solomon 2:16 No one enters marriage hoping merely to manage life... Continue Reading

Often the call of God on our lives will not be easy, or pleasing, either. Often it will incur anger, resentment and persecution. Our divine calling may well result in death. Of course, not all believers will be martyred, but all will experience some rejection, abuse, and contempt. Our Lord experienced this in full, and... Continue Reading

The biblical evidence is overwhelming. From the specific words of Jesus regarding “unquenchable fire” and “undying worms,” to the linguistic parallel of “eternal life” and “eternal punishment,” to the apocalyptic visions of Revelation where the smoke rises forever—Scripture consistently points to an endless state of separation.   The doctrine of hell has long been the... Continue Reading

Be patient with each other. Be patient with your pastors. Labor side by side for the faith of the gospel, and rejoice that one day you will see these brothers and sisters completely perfected in heaven. And be excited that when you join them, you will be perfected too.   Are you looking for a... Continue Reading

This precious line of The Nicene Creed is one that comforts the regenerated saints of Christ’s church; and we should appreciate it with all our hearts.   The words (above) have been confessed by Christians since the fourth century AD. They are found in the middle of the third section of The Nicene Creed. All... Continue Reading