2 Kinds of Cheap Grace You Need to Avoid
Christians always need to be on the lookout for cheap grace and stay far away from it.
Some people think that, because believers are saved by God’s grace in Christ, they can sin whenever they feel like it because God will forgive them anyway. A fancy word for this is antinomianism. This kind of cheap grace does not take into account the Holy Spirit’s work of sanctification in the lives of all... Continue Reading
Are You in the Parade?
Despite everything, there is good news for the Christian.
I am part of something much bigger and much grander than myself. It is when we get our eyes off of these spiritual truths that we can become discouraged and depressed. Satan will try to convince us that we are all alone, that no one knows we even exist, and that no one cares if... Continue Reading
The Curse of the Sluggard
And the joy of good ol' fashioned elbow grease.
When God casts Egypt into darkness, Goshen shines with an uncanny luster (Ex. 10:23), and the same is true of the present moment. Because Christians understand something of the true nature of work — that is, because we are (hopefully) labouring for the glory of God and the good of our neighbours — we have... Continue Reading
Identity Reminders: When I Forget Who I Am
Life is full of surprises. But nothing can ultimately destabilize us if we know who we are in Christ.
We are sinners, deserving God’s judgment; yet we are loved and redeemed by the grace of God—and accepted by Him in Christ (Eph. 1:3–14; 2:1–10). We are children of God and therefore are welcomed and cared for by our heavenly Father (Matt. 6:26, 31; Rom. 8:14–17, 29; Gal. 3:26; 4:4–7; 1 John 3:1–3). We are servants of Christ, having... Continue Reading
Facing Death with Fear and Faith
Though we may die, Yet there is hope in Christ.
As we face death, the ultimate enemy, we can have hope. We can have light pierce the darkness because Jesus conquered death for us. Jesus himself descended into the heart of the earth for three days and nights. He conquered sin as the firstborn from the dead. Jesus declared, “I am the resurrection and the... Continue Reading
Why We All Long for Home
This is life in exile, east of Eden, outside the garden. But not outside hope.
This is our present and constant hope. We’re not alone in our exile; we join in the yearning of our forefathers since the beginning of creation. We have lost our home but not our family. We’re not in the garden, so we lament. But while we suffer, we do so in the presence of him... Continue Reading
The Fragmenting Rainbow
We must be ready to offer a positive vision to those harmed by LGBTQ lies.
As the number of detransitioners grows and as the science undergirding the whole trans pharmaceutical racket is exposed as junk, the T is going to be an increasing embarrassment to the LGB. And that raises an important question for Christians: Will we be ready for the conversations that this will possibly open up with others... Continue Reading
7 Lessons from the Book of Revelation
Theological, Eschatological, and Practical Lessons of Revelation
Revelation prepares believers to walk with Christ through tribulation. Acknowledge that we live in the last days because Christ has accomplished redemption, and trust that the exalted Lamb is executing God’s decree and leading the church through its eschatological woes to reach the kingdom. The book of Revelation says much concerning Christ’s coming, judgment... Continue Reading
Is It the End of the Line for Mainlines?
Choosing culture over Christ, Mainline Protestantism is in its last days.
A few days ago, over a million West African Methodists voted to leave the denomination. Jerry Kulah, a delegate from Liberia, spoke for many Methodists on the continent when he called the UMC’s decision to redefine sexuality “a serious drift away from the truth.” He added: “The church is now buying into culture. The Bible has not changed, but... Continue Reading
God’s Rainbow in the Heavens
God’s bow in the clouds leads to the cross, death, and resurrection of Christ.
The rainbow is much more than an inspiration for fables, an idiom inducer, or a lovely item to sing about, it is a sign of God’s covenant with Noah. The simple rainbow that is sometimes seen spanning the sky on a rainy day is a reminder, a covenant sign. God’s bow in the clouds brings... Continue Reading
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