The Noahic Covenant within Progressive Covenantalism (Part 1)
The Noahic covenant is that it: (1) reaffirms the creation covenant, (2) reminds God and man of Yahweh’s promise to never destroy the earth in judgment again, (3) remains in force until Christ’s return.
Why is it that God is so patient with the hard-heartedness of mankind after the flood? In short: the Noahic covenant! Yahweh is clear that post-flood mankind still has the same heart problem that has wreaked havoc on the earth since the original transgression in the Garden. So, the fear and dread he puts in... Continue Reading
The Bible Is A Historical Document
And why that's frustrating for everyone.
In order for the Bible to be coherent, we really do need to have some insight into their world. It’s not that someone needs to understand their ancient setting in order to understand what the Bible is teaching, but many pieces of the full Biblical puzzle will remain missing until you start to dive into their... Continue Reading
The Neighborhood Church Returns: Making the Comeback a Reality
The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church, just released! What might it look like if such a comeback were to occur?
It’s time for the neighborhood church to make a comeback. The stigma of small churches is fading. Fostering is becoming more common. Pastors should feel free to leave the islands of their campuses and make friends. The opportunity to revitalize neighborhoods is as big as ever. The neighborhood church movement is primed for a relaunch.... Continue Reading
What God Sees When He Looks at Me
The record of Christ’s perfect obedience is dripping off of our souls because of what Christ accomplished.
When God looks at us, our heavenly Father no longer sees us in our lies, or lusts, or those things that have shamed us from the past. He doesn’t see us as sinners who need to have our acceptance card stamped or our churches grow in impressive ways. The record of Christ’s perfect obedience is... Continue Reading
An Eschatology of Pentecost (End Times Series Part 26)
All of the events that happen during holy week and Pentecost track perfectly along with the Old Testament Festal calendar.
Fifty days later, in the same way God descended from heaven to dwell with His people in Sinai, God Himself descended again to dwell with the people of God at Pentecost. But unlike the Old Testament version, where the people needed to remain far off from God because of the finished work of Christ, the... Continue Reading
How Is the Rainbow a Sign of the Covenant?
The rainbow is a sign of God’s redeeming grace and mercy.
The rainbow is the sign that the Lord will preserve the present creation until the consummation of the covenant of grace when He will fully redeem His people from every tongue, tribe, and nation and bring them into the full enjoyment of a new creation. The sign of the Noahic covenant is therefore a gospel... Continue Reading
Ladies, Don’t Beat Your Pastors with the Rod of Titus 2
Elders must guard the church from unsound doctrine.
Pastors are not perfect….But they are not unaccountable. God is holding them to the charge of shepherding His flock, guarding them against unsound doctrine, and teaching them sound doctrine, so when you submit to your elders and pastors, you are submitting to the Lord. There is a growing trend among women’s ministries in the... Continue Reading
Grace in a Bug Bite
Our productivity does not incite God’s delight. It’s the righteousness of Christ imputed to us that merits the blessing of God.
God uses disruptions to put us through His school of grace; to remind us that we bring nothing to table. He ordains mundane events to keep us humble. God orchestrates events to create dependent children who come only with hands empty and arms outstretched. One night several years ago, my foot began to itch.... Continue Reading
Of the Danger of Christian Celebrity
Honor faithful Bible teachers. Beware of being influenced by celebrity.
The outside celebrity, the bigtime speaker, the passion-stirring author is not your pastor. These teachers can be a gift from God, and I do not want to have you ignore them. But you must realize that these folks do not know you and cannot care for your soul. You are not their responsibility before God. ... Continue Reading
What Is the Meaning of “His Number Is 666”? — Revelation 13:16–18
All people are born in sin; thus, all people outside of Christ have this mark.
The number 666 symbolizes man exalting himself as God. It is idolatrous humanism. It is what Adam reached for in the garden of Eden, and it is what lies of the heart of all idolatry. Truly, the hearts of humans are idol factories because sinful man desires to be like God. The number 666 perfectly... Continue Reading
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