Some of those who attack us when we stand firm on God’s Word when we expose their errors claim that the Word of God is not dependable and that God still speaks outside of the Bible and when He does that He may even contradict what the Bible says. I have heard that many times.... Continue Reading

Abortion is legal in Pennsylvania during the first 24 weeks of pregnancy for any reason except the gender of the fetus. The bill, which passed the Republican-controlled legislature a day earlier, aimed to protect against abortions over a prenatal Down-syndrome diagnosis as well, although it included exceptions for rape, incest, and medical emergencies.   Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf... Continue Reading

In his 17th century work, Building a Godly Home, the English Puritan William Gouge elaborated on the biblical duty of children to requite their parents: “In everything which a parent needs his child’s help, the child according to his ability must grant his best help. Beyond one’s power nothing can be expected.” Gouge understood the incredible... Continue Reading

Yes, there are some really bad things going on in the Christian Church, but some people just enjoy driving by the scene of the accident too much. If everybody is a raving heretic (except you and your tiny little group) you probably need a more balanced perspective. This will be hard, but do your homework... Continue Reading

In verses 1-8, Isaiah shows that even when Jerusalem is completely surrounded by a ruthless enemy bent on the destruction of the city—even when the people of Jerusalem are at death’s door and their voice is just a hoarse, ghostly whisper from the dust—even when it looks like there is no hope whatsoever—at that very... Continue Reading

On a heart level, we question if God will actually do what he promises. We doubt his goodness; unbelief creeps in, and fear paralyzes us as we grapple for control of our lives. Life presses in on all of us! How is life pressing in on you today?    Have you felt maxed out beyond your capacity... Continue Reading

It is possible to talk about the cross but have false views about what actually happened. For example, MLJ notes how some argue that the cross was a “tragedy” or “accident.” Some see the cross a failure; an unexpected surprise even to Christ. However, Scripture teaches that the cross was not only expected, but it... Continue Reading

In 1530, Barnes published (under the Latin pseudonym Antonius Anglus) a compilation of quotations from the Bible and the writings of past theologians (from the church fathers to his time) to demonstrate that the doctrines taught by Luther were firmly rooted in both Scriptures and tradition. The book, entitled Sentenciae ex doctoribus collectae, quas papistae valde impudenter... Continue Reading

A great reason to praise God aloud is the privilege of being chosen in love. Why did God choose us? Because he loved us. Paul describes God’s loving election of us in terms of giving God great praise. Ephesians 1: 3-5… even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be... Continue Reading

So Christians, you think that Christianity is opposed to man ultimately ‘loving himself’ and ‘loving his own happiness’? Well, Jonathan Edwards (for one) disagrees with you. In fact, not only does he disagree with you, but he implicitly condemns you as a destroyer of mankind.   It is not contrary to Christianity that a man... Continue Reading