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

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

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

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? 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

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

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

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

Many people assume that God’s will for our lives is something we must “discover” and can miss if we make the wrong “choice.” But since they have no way of really knowing what God’s will is in their specific case, they are paralyzed, not knowing what they should do, and so they do nothing at... Continue Reading

The bliss of being “with him” is greatly to be desired even at the expense of the unnatural mutilation which takes place at death. But when Christ comes in his glory the bodies of the saints will share in the bliss of their spirits and the whole body of Christ will be complete and will... Continue Reading