Contrary to the empty rhetoric of Keller, Hill, Allberry, and Sprinkle, any lawless inclination in our hearts is lust, we are responsible for it, and only Christ can save us from it. But the first step in repenting of these lusts is to agree with God that they are sin. We must call the seed... Continue Reading

 “As you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving” (Col. 2:6–7). As we “receive” Christ, so he dwells in us. Thus, Christ’s indwelling is “through faith.”   Receiving Christ Saving faith goes beyond confidence... Continue Reading

The call to preach—in light of so many problems in the society and the church—appears simplistic, but those are God’s instructions. To preach means “to herald, to lift up one’s voice, to proclaim.” It is to speak boldly, even loudly, without fear, and to make truth known.   In the midst of the 2008 Global... Continue Reading

If my heroes are not heroes, where does this leave me? I turn to Scripture, but the problem gets worse because God is no hagiographer. He reveals both the triumphs and the failures of His people. Somehow in His list of heroes of in Hebrews, He includes shocking names including Samson and Jephthah!   Disappointment.... Continue Reading

 You see If God has taken away my guilt and not he sees me as righteous in Chris and removed any reason to be afraid of death and hell then all other worries are only small worries. Not the reference to healing—by his wounds we are healed.  The primary idea here is that we are... Continue Reading

The idea is that you are set in place in God. You are contained in God just as something is contained in a basket. You are in Him; He surrounds you and will carry and sustain you. This promise does not say the burden is gone. It says that if you cast that burden on... Continue Reading

Even when morally perfect, Adam and Eve had no freedom to choose to fly or to make themselves taller or shorter. God alone is infinite and has completely free will that permits Him to do whatever He wants (always in keeping with His flawless character). In a world of cause and effect, even our small... Continue Reading

Wisdom is available. It is everywhere. We think we can’t change. We believe no one understands us. We assume we’re on our own. However, we’re surrounded by people with decent advice on important topics. We have no excuse for remaining immature.   As a general rule, I try not to yell at my children. But... Continue Reading

It is something that, whether done or not, is unnecessary for salvation and sanctification. Both parties were to glorify God together, whether they ate or drank or observed the days or not. Their personal practices were to be kept to themselves (Rom 14:5b, 22a), but whatever each chose to do, it was not to affect their... Continue Reading

God has placed you in the situation in which you can best prove your faithfulness to him. He has placed you right where you can best serve his cause. It is today that he means for you to prove your sincerity, here that he means for you to prove your love, and now that he... Continue Reading