Christ is the Promised and Chosen Shepherd of the Israel of God, whose heart so burned with divine purpose and love that He was willing to enter the desert hell-scape of this fallen world system in order to live for, fight for, die for, rise for, search out, rescue, and eternally give drink to His... Continue Reading

There’s been a culturally successful campaign to erase the traditional language of sin. On the one hand, it has been made a medical problem to be treated by drugs and therapy. On the other hand, sin has also become a primarily social problem to be addressed by fixing social structures….the idea of personal culpability is at least minimized... Continue Reading

Sometimes the people closest to us are struggling with the enticements of the world and jump ship. It’s hard; it’s grueling; it’s heartbreaking. This is all the more reason to keep a close eye on ourselves.   Demas was one of the Apostle Paul’s fellow workers. Paul mentions Demas in his final greeting to the... Continue Reading

The laws of God are the best laws. Civil magistrates who compromise are sinning against a righteous God, and they will be judged according to His law.   “But we know that the law is good if one uses it lawfully” 1 Timothy 1:8 When I was in grade school, I was sent to the... Continue Reading

Are you and I willing to endure righteous suffering that brings others to God? Are we willing to sacrifice our rights and yield our desire for present-day vindication for Christ’s sake and a heavenly reward? Are we willing to endure persecution “for righteousness’ sake”?    In our reflection on the eight blessings Jesus pronounced at... Continue Reading

Salvation is the harmonious work of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The execution and consummation of the covenant of salvation confirm the unity of will and inseparable operations of the persons of the Trinity.   Christianity teaches a unique salvation where God takes the initiative in saving humankind from the plight of sin. God... Continue Reading

The local church is not a man-made institution—it is the dwelling place of God by the Spirit. Refusing to join it is not a small oversight. It is a rejection of grace, a forfeiture of joy, and a sin against the Head.   The Divine Blueprint: Christ’s Architectural Authority The local church is not a... Continue Reading

As fallen human beings, we are not in a position to understand the image of God completely. We do not fully know what it means to be human. But we will know. The full glory of God’s image is a mystery that will be revealed with the coming of God’s incarnate Image, Jesus Christ.  ... Continue Reading

Machen saw the encroaching menace of the National Football League, which held its first championship game (later to become the Super Bowl) eight months later. Interestingly, Machen argued against “commercialized” Sunday sport not from the First Table, but from a sort of natural law/common good perspective.   Machen loved football. In fact, during his days... Continue Reading

What a heart of our Triune God: one God, one will, one single-hearted love for our redemption! What a heart he has given us, a heart in which now to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit from divine grace. A heart seven-times sealed for the coming resurrection!   I want to tell you a tale:... Continue Reading