“You are the child of God. He is your Father.” The word, Abba, points to the familiarity and intimacy God desires. That’s a term of closeness. It’s a term of love. Of affection. If God is our Father, then we should expect the kind of intimacy that ought to be a part of that relationship.... Continue Reading

The idea that Jesus did not exist is absurd. Non-Christian historians of the first few centuries talked about him, and the records of His life are far better than nearly any other ancient figure. Even skeptical scholar Bart Ehrman has said, “Of the thousands of early Christianity scholars who do teach at such schools, none... Continue Reading

What does it mean to follow Jesus, if not to deny ourselves, learn contentment, take up the cross of sacrifice and suffering, and go to those in need with the Good News of redemption? Doesn’t following Jesus mean devoting every moment of our time to seeking His Kingdom and living for His glory—the glory of... Continue Reading

The truth is that you’re not good. You are bad. The Bible says, “None is righteous. No, not one. No one understands. No one seeks for God. All have turned aside. Together, they have become worthless. No one does good. Not even one.” That’s Romans 3:10–12.   Are Humans Basically Good? I’ve heard it said,... Continue Reading

Just as the first exodus was preceded by the institution of the Passover, the greater new exodus was preceded by the institution of the Lord’s Supper. Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper on this night to signify that this new exodus was about to begin. This act indicated that the time of redemption had come.  ... Continue Reading

We may not know the “why’s,” but we can know that because God is sovereign, one day all evil will be dealt with, and all things will be made right because God is sovereign and will judge rightly. Because if God is not sovereign, then all evil is pointless, and the Christian has no hope.... Continue Reading

Rejoice when the message is faithfully preached, explained, proven, and applied, guiding people to our Savior. There are various methods for expository preaching, and verse-by-verse preaching is just one option.   Many people claim to believe in expository preaching, but they often have different interpretations of what it means. Some people think that expository preaching... Continue Reading

Time will tell whether the next pope will follow in Francis’s footstep and permit the continuation of liberal Protestant policies. It’s up to the men who will be gathering in the Sistine Chapel in the coming weeks. As a Catholic friend once said to me about the last papal election, the Holy Spirit never errs.... Continue Reading

Victims see only themselves; victors see beyond themselves. Victims are destroyed by the circumstances; victors overcome the circumstances. The story is always bigger than the moment, and we are part of the story. God is at work in whatever trouble comes our way, even if that trouble involves the evil of others.   Bad things... Continue Reading

Biblical counseling is a partnership between people who are seeking God’s wisdom—a wisdom that goes to the heart of the matter. It is a wisdom that can penetrate a person’s inmost being (Hebrews 4:12).   Biblical counseling is a hybrid of discipleship and biblical friendship. Its occasion is when life seems painful, confusing, or unmanageable,... Continue Reading