The three Creeds, Nicene Creed, Athanasius’s Creed, and that which is commonly called the Apostles’ Creed, ought thoroughly to be received and believed: for they may be proved by most certain warrants of holy Scripture. The pursuit of a wholesome goal of sound doctrine, increasingly valued and ever incisively probed, healthy living permeated by love... Continue Reading

We are not free to invent or borrow from the world in how we approach God. The Bible outlines the elements of public worship clearly.   “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” —John 4:24 (KJV) Worship is not about us. It is not a... Continue Reading

Though sin turned the world upside down, God did not sit idly by but sent messengers to proclaim the light to a sin darkened world. This has always upset people because it upsets the system and disturbs the comfort of sinners.   Acts 17:1-15 It proved to be a fateful day in world history. A... Continue Reading

They, whom God hath accepted in His Beloved, effectually called, and sanctified by His Spirit, can neither totally nor finally fall away from the state of grace, but shall certainly persevere therein to the end, and be eternally saved. (Phil. 1:6, 2 Pet. 1:10, 1 John 3:9, 1 Pet. 1:5,9) — Westminster Confession of Faith... Continue Reading

In Jesus, we see a love that is stronger than death, fueled by divine passion, and of immeasurable value. This is the love that saves us, sustains us, and calls us to love others in return. It’s the love that changes everything. Jesus loves us this way. How do husbands and wives love each the... Continue Reading

We can rejoice knowing that Christ has already provided all we need for salvation and eternal happiness.   In my last blog, I shared six false expectations that can diminish our happiness. So what truths should raise our expectations of happiness? Here are seven worth focusing on: God’s Immeasurable Love for Us In Ephesians, Paul... Continue Reading

I need a daily, perhaps hourly, reminder that what I lean on matters for I frequently get this wrong. Rather than surrender my concerns to Jesus, I too often try and remedy them. Rather than surrender my fears to Jesus, I too often try and assuage them. Rather than surrender my hurts to Jesus, I... Continue Reading

The suffering of the average Christian is much more likely to be psychological, but if following Jesus isn’t costing you anything that we could group under the catch all category of ‘suffering’ then are you actually following him?   If you want to mature, you’re going to have to suffer. Actually, that’s not quite right.... Continue Reading

What do you do when you see someone crying? Does the sight of red eyes and wet cheeks compel you to wonder, “What’s happened here?” If so, realize that you’re being signaled by sorrow—alerted to someone’s need for comfort and aid. In this way, sorrow isn’t only meant to propel people toward repentance. It’s also... Continue Reading

We have every reason to feel fear. Anxiety. Worry. Trepidation. Every reason to be troubled in the midst of chaos. But we know something the world doesn’t, and that “something” is the source of peace that defies understanding.   Philippians 4 is full of air-tight statements. Take a look at some of the instructions Paul... Continue Reading