Since his Father worked creatively for six days and rested on the seventh, Adam, like a son, was to copy Him. Together, on the seventh day, they were to walk in the garden. That day was a time to listen to all the Father had to show and tell about the wonders of His creating... Continue Reading

Though the writer of Ecclesiastes condemns flippancy (7:4-6), he clearly has no time for the super-spirituality which is too proud or pious ever to laugh and have fun. Seek grace to work hard at whatever life calls you to do (9:10), and enjoy your work, as you do it (2:24). Leave to God the issues... Continue Reading

We have seen the word “hell” used flippantly and jokingly. But the reason why we shouldn’t speak flippantly or joke about hell is because the biblical authors never do. The biblical authors are crystal clear about hell. It is a real place, where all unbelievers suffer consciously under the wrath of God as a just penalty... Continue Reading

If we ask how a quiet person who minded his own business became so famous and influential, the answer is that Packer’s publishing was the vehicle by which his ideas were disseminated. His life therefore stands as a tribute to the power of the written and published word.   James Innell Packer, better known to... Continue Reading

For Moses, the fear of the Lord was inseparable from God’s promise that Israel was his treasured possession. His awe, wrapped in love, led to a response. Moses believed the Lord more than his own fears. He lived under the God of great love and great power. “You, O God, are strong, and that you,... Continue Reading

Reminding yourself of the Gospel takes practice. In fact, the Apostle Peter calls on followers of Christ to be diligent as we seek to live for God each day and warns us about forgetting the Gospel (2 Peter 1:2-11). When we forget, we suffer under the consequences of it. We do not produce the kinds... Continue Reading

The English word plague is πληγή (pla-ga’) in Greek. We ought to think of this word in relationship to wounds, stripes, or afflictions as it is often used to describe pain other than an infectious disease. The seven bowls described in Revelation 21 contain within them 7 afflictions, stripes, or wounds. If COVID-19 or a... Continue Reading

He is calling out to you today, “Come unto Me, all ye who are weary and heavy laden and I will take you in and receive you unto Myself. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart and you shall find rest for your souls. For... Continue Reading

I’m not responsible for the “deconversion” of anyone else. That’s entirely between that person and his or her Creator. However, in another sense, I am responsible, particularly for the brothers and sisters in my local church. I am accountable to them. I am obligated to intentionally find ways to give them reasons to love God,... Continue Reading

Without the power of the Holy Spirit, we are powerless to conquer sin in a way that honors God. Our ability to fight sin and do good works is a gift, for, as Augustine loved to quote, “What do you have that you did not receive?” (1 Corinthians 4:7). Every temptation resisted, every thought captured, every... Continue Reading