The Real Story of Christianity and Abortion
The only consistent biblical logic is to affirm the sanctity and dignity of every human life from the moment of fertilization.
Let there be no confusion on this question. The Bible reveals the sanctity of all human life, the early church affirmed the sanctity of every human life, and anyone who performs an abortion is not “doing God’s work.” Rather, he is undoing it. As the Didache, echoing Deuteronomy, reminds us from so long ago, we are... Continue Reading
I Sure Wish They Would Go To Church!
Who is responsible for adult children of Christian parents leaving the faith and the church?
Your tears are not in vain, but don’t weep in despair. Keep trusting in Jesus to do the work. Receive his forgiveness if and where you have failed. Have confidence in the Gospel you know your children have heard and understood. Stop apologizing for your faith or your call to them to come to Christ. ... Continue Reading
Charles Hodge on the Status and Nurture of the Church’s Children
Hodge argued that baptized covenant children ought to be nurtured and discipled as members of the church.
Hodge makes use of the distinction between the visible and invisible church to argue for a church that is both mixed (when viewed through the lenses of men) and regenerate (when viewed through the lenses of God, something that only He can do!) And since members of the visible church include both believers and their... Continue Reading
Knowledge without Zeal
God’s people love the Bible because of their love for God—not merely because of their love of knowledge.
If you love to gain knowledge about God, but you lack a proper zeal to serve God, you must examine yourself to see if you are in the faith. We must remember the warning of James—faith without works is dead (James 2:17). Even demons are capable of possessing knowledge (v. 19). The torchlight of the... Continue Reading
The Great Pope Within
"I am more afraid of my own heart than of the pope and all his cardinals. I have within me the great pope, self."
The Christian life is one that can only be lived in dependence on Christ as He is set out in the Scripture. The word of God is the sole authority by which we test all things and to which we hold fast in all matters of faith and practice. If we give him free reign,... Continue Reading
“I will give you rest…”
If you have not found rest for you souls, you have not yet found Christ. Come to him, I urge you, and rest.
Aren’t you tired of it? Aren’t you tired of self-appointed prophets gaining wealth over the backs of the poor and downtrodden? Aren’t you tired of watching your every step, making sure that you are manly enough, feminine enough, righteous enough, a good enough parent, a good enough citizen? Are you weary of the constant vigilance?... Continue Reading
Love your (Transgender) Neighbor as Yourself
How should we relate as Christians to those who genuinely feel they are trapped in the wrong body?
We should treat them with compassion. Gender dysphoria is a very real cause of suffering for those who experience it. More than 60% of people who suffer gender dysphoria also suffer mood disorders, anxiety disorders and suicidal thoughts. A 2011 study found that 41% of transgender people attempt suicide at least once. That is a tragic... Continue Reading
September 23, 2017: Matthew 24:36 Is Proved Right Again
It is Harold Camping all over again. Once again someone has gained notoriety for predicting the return of Jesus.
The “left behind” theory misses completely the parallel with Noah. Jesus’ point is that the place one wants to be when the judgment comes is in the ark. One does not want to be “taken.” Read his words carefully. The flood waters came and “took” the unbelieving away. Two are working. One is “taken” and... Continue Reading
Hath God Truly Said, ‘Avoid Foolish Controversies’?
It turns out that lustily fighting for the truth isn’t what God asks of us.
“Warn [God’s people] before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.” “Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.” “Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.” It’s the desire to... Continue Reading
Why Doesn’t God Just Talk To Me?
Rather than giving you a private experience God has given you his precious and abiding word that will never fail.
You see, the truth is that God has spoken to you. He has preserved his Word. It has been written down by multiple authors across generations communicating one over arching story, providing you with an external reference point to know what God has to say to you today. Why doesn’t God just talk to... Continue Reading