A Plea to Reconsider the Influence of Governors’ and Superiors’ Sabbath Example
Can believers practice the Lord’s Day in an activity-filled culture?
Pastor Grayson’s “sort of channel” is the very boundary we need most of all, the gracious institution of one day a week in which we are called by God to cease from that which occupies our time and energy on the other six days, especially for the purpose of corporate worship under the ministry of... Continue Reading
Why the Ascension Was Important for Your Salvation
The ascension is the key to the salvation narrative.
As our perfect high priest and spotless lamb, Jesus (and Jesus alone) was capable of ascending the hill of the Lord in order to stand in God’s holy place. In the second half of Psalm 24, David rejoices because the “king of glory returns from the battle victorious” (24:7-8). Jerusalem is to open its gates... Continue Reading
Part 3–Liberation Theology: An Insufficient View of Sin
Liberation theologians fail to take into consideration human depravity and all the implications of individual personal sinfulness.
A liberation theologian’s view of sin does not include the necessity for one to have spiritual redemption and transformation that can only be achieved by God in Christ (Hebrews 8:6-13). Scripture informs us of what that transformation looks like (new hearts and minds) and who is responsible for the transformation (God alone). In order... Continue Reading
Why Study Ezra?
Study the book of Ezra. As you do, the more you are in awe of God’s meticulous sovereignty, let that impress upon you that for those apart from Christ, they don’t need a miracle. They don’t need a new start. They need a new heart, which only comes through New Covenant. One of the... Continue Reading
The Kudzu, The Elm, and The Tree of Life
Sometimes we wonder why each and every Christian experiences the ongoing struggle with sin if Christ has set them free. Enter the elm.
When I look at the destructive power of a deadly weed like kudzu (or any weeds for that matter!), I think of the destructive, deadly power of sin. Through one man, sin entered the world, and death through sin (Rom. 5:12). But through Christ’s perfect obedience, we are set free from the penalty of sin.... Continue Reading
Sorting Out Your Family’s Priorities
Allowing the gospel to set the priorities of your family.
Christian parents are called to wisely and prayerfully consider what it looks like to live as a faithful steward of the gospel. One way that we steward the gospel—though we do it imperfectly—is by striving to prioritize it above everything else in our life. I grew up in rural Mississippi—a beautiful blend of cattle... Continue Reading
What Is Reformation Day?
A single event on a single day changed the world. It was October 31, 1517.
What is Reformation Day? It is the day the light of the gospel broke forth out of darkness. It was the day that began the Protestant Reformation. It was a day that led to Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, and may other Reformers helping the church find its way back to God’s Word as... Continue Reading
When the Good News Becomes Bad
Scripture is clear about the Gospel and warns us very starkly about corrupting it.
Some argue that the Gospel is not that we have been declared right before God, but that we are members of the church. They argue that the role of faith in justification is not simply to receive Christ and rest in His righteousness, but to cooperate actively with grace to keep what we have already... Continue Reading
Writing with Precision
Words have the power to shape thoughts, and thoughts have the power to shape our words.
When we’re trying to express the mysteries of God, we sometimes lack the words to express divine realities and unwittingly say something else entirely. Hopefully we aren’t indifferent to the meaning of our words, but this too can creep in when we’re on a deadline or struggling to find something to write about. George... Continue Reading
The Antidote for Humanity’s Loneliness
The church is called to be salt and light, reflecting genuine community in our increasingly fractured society.
Now, despite the ever-present opportunity to connect through social media, loneliness seems to be a growing epidemic. Loneliness is an excruciating experience because, as image-bearers, we are designed for relationship with one another, reflecting our relational, triune God. One of the loneliest seasons of my life was when I was a college student living... Continue Reading