These brave Chinese authors are speaking truth power in ways that are both reminiscent of the 16th century resistance theorists and also in a manner that is instructive for many today.   [Author’s] Note: This longer than normal read is well worth it in our opinion. Moreover, an interesting case study arose in China that could... Continue Reading

Molinism is a needlessly over-engineered attempt to shield God from His own sovereignty. By making divine decree dependent on human autonomy, its premise is as flawed as its implications. Molinism effectively destroys the efficacy of prayer, the security of hope, and the very aseity of God.   Consider the proposition P: If agent S is presented with choice... Continue Reading

For one day a week, we are reminded that our value does not come from what we produce, but from who we belong to. We rest in the finished work of Christ, enjoying a weekly foretaste of the eternal rest that awaits all the people of God.   In the first half of Chapter 21,... Continue Reading

What was lost in Eden is redeemed through Christ. The tree that once marked humanity’s fall is answered by the tree that accomplishes its salvation.   When Peter writes that Christ “bore our sins in His body on the tree” (1 Peter 2:24), he is not merely describing the location of Jesus’ death. He is... Continue Reading

The Spirit does not belong to one corner of the church. He is for all of us. Study the doctrine, yes, but don’t stop there. Seek his power. Pray with expectation. Long for revival. Refuse to let charismatic extremes become the reason you hold back from pursuing the Spirit’s fullness in your life and ministry.... Continue Reading

Every thought must now be taken captive to Christ. Every discipline must bow before Him. Every classroom, every lesson plan, every educational philosophy, every scientific inquiry, every artistic endeavor, and every family conversation must be surrendered beneath the Lordship of Jesus Christ.   Modern civilization has confused information with wisdom. Our age can split the... Continue Reading

When crisis hits, we often doubt everything. Sometimes we desperately try to find a Bible verse to speak to our precise situation—and usually can’t. But that is not the right way of things. We need to know God before tragedy comes.   After moving 4,295 kilometres, I arrived at my new city. On the same... Continue Reading

Just as going from wood heating to paying for electric on the first day of the week enables a better personal and societal keeping of the Lord’s Day, due to a dedicated minority more efficiently providing a greater, necessary benefit for all, so the use of profitable, suitable restaurants on the Lord’s Day may contribute... Continue Reading

Enoch’s words are not recorded in the Old Testament, which also doesn’t describe him as a prophet. But Jude cites Enoch and refers to his words as a prophecy (Jude 14–15).   Enoch was the son of patriarch Jared (Genesis 5:18) and his name (ḥănôḵ) means ‘dedicated’. Although not much space in the Bible is... Continue Reading

The sins of pornography, adultery, homosexuality, slandering, and gossiping can all be cleansed. There are certainly repentance and reconciliation issues between you and the people you have hurt. Abuse and violence have legal consequences. But you can go to Jesus if, like the leper, you humbly bow and repent.   Think of the most socially... Continue Reading