Christian Liberty
Christians with hearts aflame for God come in all shapes, sizes, and practices of liberties.
The doctrine of Christian liberty can be abused by careless Christians who misunderstand and/or misuse the doctrine. Paul comes to the rescue here. Note his words in Galatians 5:13: “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Peter... Continue Reading
Stay Faithful to Jesus (2 Corinthians 11:1-15)
Stay faithful to Jesus by clinging to the gospel and resisting false teaching.
What does Satan use to draw people away from Jesus? False teaching. Lies about God. It’s what Satan used in the Garden of Eden, and it’s what he continues to use today. Notice what Paul says about the serpent: he uses cunning or trickery. He’s very good at getting us to believe things that are... Continue Reading
4 Misconceptions About Resurrection…And the Truth
Since Jesus is the firstfruits of those who are yet to come, if we trust in Christ, we too will one day have transformed, resurrected bodies.
What is resurrection? As my father and I state in the updated Evidence that Demands A Verdict, resurrection is a return to physical life. But it is not a return to the present physical existence with all its limitations. Resurrected bodies are transformed, incorruptible, and eternal (1 Corinthians 15:20-23). Not long ago, I was... Continue Reading
Why Do We Need Sound Doctrine?
How do we produce mature believers? Sound doctrine.
Just as you physically grow by eating and drinking, our Lord wants us to nourish ourselves on the words of sound biblical doctrine. This is how Christians are to be equipped for the work of the ministry––by learning to abide in the Word. You become like John describes in 1 John 2:14, “You are strong... Continue Reading
Hard Questions Will Only Serve Him: A New Dawn for Christian Apologetics
In the area of sexuality, as in every other area of apologetics, Jesus lies at the heart of the answer.
We believe that marriage is one man and one woman for life because it models Christ’s love for his church (Ephesians 5:22–33). We believe that the scientific method works because the universe is sustained by the all-powerful word of God (Hebrews 1:3). We believe in love across racial and cultural difference because one day people... Continue Reading
Architectural Metaphors for the Christian Life
When Jesus comes to establish our lives on the only sure foundation, we would be fools to build anywhere else (Matt. 7:26).
No matter how fine the materials of a ministry appear, the important question is, Will it last? Durability is the key. Paul’s sustainability test was much more an assessment of the worker himself. Does he trust the Master’s means, or is he wise in his own eyes? Ministry built by faithful workers committed to an... Continue Reading
The Tragic Results of Denying the Resurrection
The pressures of this evil place to become temporally focused must be overcome and resisted.
Those who have the blessed hope of life after death are willing to serve God no matter the temporal risk. However, those who are backslidden or deny the resurrection do not have this hope and would rather hold the philosophy of life of, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” Also, hope in... Continue Reading
Identical Equity?
Equity among humanity comes from our created endowment, bearing God's image.
Surely no one imagines that equity is some sort of nightmarish carbon copied cul-de-sac, where everyone lives in the same type of house, wears the same clothes, drives the same car, and goes to the same schools? We recognize that a proper celebration of diversity celebrates the expansiveness of who God is, and what only... Continue Reading
The Dawning of the Age of Pelagius
This notion of freedom says you can emancipate yourself not just from God but from society, family, and tradition.
The triumph of the will in every area of life means not liberation but slavery (John 8:34). Pelagius and his followers are preoccupied with human glory, but they miss the realism and the grace of the Cross. Christianity Today has published a remarkably insightful article by the junior senator from Missouri, Josh Hawley entitled... Continue Reading
Androgyny: The Pagan Sexual Ideal
Clearly God is interested in sex, or Satan would not be so passionately committed to its deconstruction.
The media has shaped the sexual fantasy-world of America’s youth. The “gay” and mainstream presses are now documenting a disturbing trend. Young people are declaring themselves “homosexual” at earlier and earlier ages. Others are embracing bi-sexuality, as an expression of personal freedom and autonomy. Observers note “a growing trend [in contemporary youth culture]…to refuse to... Continue Reading