The theology of the Westminster Larger Catechism is antithetical to antisemitism.  It reflects a profound and hope-filled Christian view of history.  It is potent with hermeneutical and missiological significance.  It is critical for our present moment.  Taking an exception to Larger Catechism 191 on this point does not mean that a candidate is antisemitic.  But... Continue Reading

While Abraham stood on a hill pleading for a wicked city, Jesus Christ hung on a cross, interceding for a wicked world. Abraham asked God to spare the guilty for the sake of ten righteous men. On the cross, God spared the guilty for the sake of One Righteous Man—Jesus Christ, whose perfect righteousness covers our sin... Continue Reading

In an age of confusion, pressure, and overreach, this doctrine calls us back to a simple, liberating truth that the conscience is bound where God binds it, and free where God has left it free. And that is not a weakening of authority. It is the rightful exaltation of the only King and Head of the... Continue Reading

The Son who left His Father’s side in the Incarnation, and who is now at the right hand of His Father, has sprinkled clean our consciences and poured out His Spirit upon our lives, to set us apart as His holy priesthood. Christ cleanses you. Now baptism saves you, beloved.   All of Leviticus applies... Continue Reading

God is not put off by our sin. He is not intimidated by our seeming objections. His grace is more than powerful enough to turn the heart of stone to flesh.   Most people are familiar with John Newton, even if they don’t know they are. The reason they know him is because he penned... Continue Reading

If your understanding is the standard, truth will always shift. It will expand or contract based on your perspective, your experiences, and your preferences. But if God’s Word is the standard, truth remains fixed. It doesn’t bend. It doesn’t adjust. It stands. And that’s exactly what we need.     As believers, there’s a subtle... Continue Reading

We don’t expect God to appear to us in a burning bush today, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be times that we are called to do things. What does it take? A need and a dream.   A little over 500 years before Christ was born, there was a man named Zerubbabel who was... Continue Reading

As we seek to follow Jesus, we will be faced with both blessings and challenges. The question is, will we respond in obedience? The response to that question is largely dependent on our view of God.   In this morning’s reading we see Caleb and the crowd. Caleb and the crowd have experienced the power... Continue Reading

My dad said one time, “Jake, if we really believed in hell, we’d be knocking peoples’ doors down to tell them about Christ.” Amen. The reality of eternal suffering away from the favorable presence of God should compel us to love our neighbor and tell them the only way to be right before a holy... Continue Reading

The midwives were obliged to thwart Pharaoh. This was not about personal safety and protection but about fearing and obeying God and protecting the babies. So God rewards them.   Satan attacks our children from every side. By breaking down gender and gender roles he demeans both mothering and fathering. By breaking down marriage with... Continue Reading