“When Christians think of the fatherhood of God, their minds most likely go at once to the Trinity, and from there to the many New Testament passages that refer to God as the Father, along with the connecting belief in God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.”   When we speak of God as... Continue Reading

Paul saw all the boasting that was going on in the world, especially in the religious world, and exclaimed “God forbid that I should ever boast. God prevent it, stop it, end it. May it never be.” But then there’s one exception. He introduces the only boast that God approves of: the cross of the... Continue Reading

“Yes, Christians are called to seek the good of those around us, and to pursue justice and to love good and shun evil. But we get into trouble when we confuse the earthly city with the heavenly city. Until Christ returns, this world will never look like it should. You can’t use politics to build... Continue Reading

In the Bible, the imperative to the believer gives instruction on how to live and walk. It is a part of sanctification. However, imperative commands are grounded upon indicative statements. “This is who you are [indicative]; now, live this way [imperative].” If we are going to understand the work of God in the gospel, we... Continue Reading

“Paul’s thorn is among the most famous afflictions in history, and we don’t even know what it was. There’s been a lot of speculation over the years. Paul’s thorn could have been a physical affliction. This is plausible given all the physical violence and deprivation he endured (2 Corinthians 11:23–27), and some think he may... Continue Reading

“To make matters even more challenging, what is a godly woman do when their husbands forbids her from joining a solid, biblical congregation? Here are a few thoughts that may help assist those who are having to walk through these difficult situations.”   Among the many grievous situations in which a believer may find himself... Continue Reading

Knox helped awaken a nation that neglected God’s truth which led to a virtual eclipse of the gospel. Martyn Lloyd-Jones describes Knox as a man who preached “with the fire of God in his bones and in his belly! He preached as they all preached, with fire and power, alarming sermons, convicting sermons, humbling sermons,... Continue Reading

“Graham’s most distressing embarrassment also concerned a president, his close friend Richard Nixon. Listening to tapes of Nixon’s dark side shocked Graham and permanently changed his relationship with politicians.”   For all of Billy Graham’s remarkable accomplishments, he made his share of mistakes. These mistakes might have harmed his ministry if not for Graham’s willingness... Continue Reading

“Why does God ask those who have sacrificed so much for him to do more than they’ve already done? It seems that when the Lord is preparing to make his power known before his enemies in public on Mount Carmel, he makes sure to stage the battle of Mount Carmel in the hearts of his... Continue Reading

When God’s people lovingly “encourage one another” with Christ-exalting words and deeds, the gospel message is not only clarified but amplified. Even more profoundly, God is glorified as His family enjoys a home “where seldom is heard a discouraging word.”   I am sure that somewhere and at some time Tabletalk readers have heard the... Continue Reading