According to worldly wisdom, [Machen’s] struggle in the massive mainline northern Presbyterian church was quixotic, but he never manifested a savior complex or fancied himself to be an Old Testament-type prophet, though their examples clearly inspired him.   J. Gresham Machen died 88 years and two days ago. His Westminster Seminary colleague, Dr. R. B.... Continue Reading

As we, by God’s grace, go into another new year that we do not deserve, let’s remember to do so by faith. Let’s remember, with God’s help, that at the best of times we are only bruised reeds and smouldering wicks (Isaiah 42:3), and that God in His goodness has given a Saviour-King who will... Continue Reading

As we are transformed by the renewal of our mind (informed by Scripture and illuminated by the Spirit), we will be better able to discern and choose what God wants us to do and how to obey the instructions that follow this passage in Romans.   Romans 12:1–2 is a fun text to study. It’s... Continue Reading

The account of Josiah points us directly to another boy king who would come 500 years later, a coming not in a royal palace with a royal audience, but in a stable with farm animals and shepherds as an audience.    Josiah is introduced in 2 Kings 22 as the new king of Judah who... Continue Reading

If we believed in the Presence of God, we would seek Him more earnestly. If we sought Him—sought Him earnestly, patiently, and persistently with all our heart—we would know His Presence more continually and enjoy Him more fully (Jeremiah 29:13).    With us, with Him. You will show me the path of life; In Your... Continue Reading

The legal and relational nature of earthly marriage points us to our security in Christ, as he will will always love his bride, the church, with a steadfast love. The union between Christ and the church is indissoluble—believers are beloved by Christ and forever belong to him.   Why is there both a relational and... Continue Reading

The Pharisees famously attempted to carry out some of the practices of those who follow the Lord. Yet, while they honored God with their lips (and some actions), their hearts were far from God…When we engage in the externals of devoting ourselves to God, but we don’t actually love Him with our heart, soul, mind,... Continue Reading

When life gets hard, when you get discouraged, remember God has called you to great works. He has placed you in a community of believers who are meant to encourage one another along this journey. He has given each of us the power to accomplish our purpose with His Holy Spirit dwelling in us. He... Continue Reading

“Here I am, Father, laying my fragmented heart before your throne of grace because I have nowhere else to turn. You promised that you would not leave me as an orphan, so I draw near to you as your adopted child to whom belongs an imperishable inheritance kept in heaven.”   Do you long for a... Continue Reading

Now, my beloved, would you know the fountain and origin of these sweet and pleasant streams? It is the God of hope, and the power of the Holy Ghost. There is no doubt of power in God, to make us happy and give us peace. God is the chief object of hope, and the chief... Continue Reading