The Imago Dei Under Attack
Humanity is sacred because it was created after God’s likeness.
Tracing our lineage back to Adam gives the racist a proverbial punch in the face because, in a very real sense, we all have the same ancestors. Though we may look different, speak different, and act different, in the end we are no different. We are humans made in the image of God, and that... Continue Reading
Logical Arguments Have Neither Gender nor Race
Poor reasoning is a product of the fall.
Arguments that use the gender or race of the arguer as a reason to dismiss their opponents are fallacious. They both commit the logical fallacy called ad hominin. This fallacy is when you attack the person making the argument instead of the argument itself. As Christians who pursue the truth wherever we may find it, we should never use this kind of... Continue Reading
Preparing Our Children for Babylon
Wise parents sharpen arrows to be shot out into a hostile culture.
We should not underestimate what God will do with wise children equipped with a biblical worldview in a covenant context. And we should not fear bringing them into the world, for God’s aim and desire is to use them to get glory for Himself in Babylon. I don’t want to bring kids into this... Continue Reading
Trials Prove True Joy
What Jesus Says About Happiness
The wheat and the tares grow together, and their joy can sometimes look identical. And so we are looking for joy that endures. We are looking for joy that works its way into all of our lives and grows from seed to tree. We are especially looking for joy that keeps rejoicing even in the... Continue Reading
NASCAR Goes Gay: Every American Sport League Is Now Actively, Unashamedly Pro-LGBT
With NASCAR’s move, virtually every American sport league is now actively, unashamedly pro-LGBT, committed to promoting sodomy as good, and essentially tossing the complementarity of man and woman into the dumpster of history.
Why wouldn’t LGBT activists come for your children? They’ve already come for NASCAR and every major American sport league and won. If NFL offensive linemen and defensive tackles can be captured by LGBT forces, and MLB and NBA players be held hostage, grabbing your kids’ hearts and minds is no big deal. (LifeSiteNews) –... Continue Reading
What Year Is It Anyway?
What will God, in his goodness and wisdom and grace and power, do with us in the new year?
The great goodness and compassion of God liberates us to say with Matthew Henry: “Firmly believing that my times are in God’s hand, I here submit myself and all my affairs for the ensuing year, to the wise and gracious disposal of God’s divine providence.” In her rich fantasy novel, Piranesi, author Susanna Clarke... Continue Reading
Is Deconstruction the Same as Deconversion? A Few Reflections on Reforming the Church
Some use deconstruction as a functional synonym for deconversion. To say “I deconverted” is the equivalent of saying, “I deconstructed my faith.” Thus, it’s a rejection of historic Christian beliefs.
The fact that the church is the beloved bride of Christ is not a reason to care less about her shortcomings, but more. Indeed, the church is the most important institution on the planet. So, if someone raises good-faith concerns about the state of the church, let’s be quick to listen and slow to speak.... Continue Reading
Turning the Tables on Unbelief
Because you believe God’s Word, you know more about the unbelief of your friends than they do.
It is right to critique unbelief as an incoherent, unsustainable worldview. But we must also offer an alternative. Apologists don’t merely answer questions or defend against accusations. They proclaim and invite. Apologetic conversations aren’t about hypothetical truths, but about life’s most important matters. We mustn’t simply stick to the scripts of critics; we must... Continue Reading
That One Common Ache
Oh, the common ache of mankind! To be known and loved unconditionally.
How devastating to neglect this staggering fact: if you are in Christ, you already possess this unconditional love. You are known and fully treasured by God himself. What an imperishable delight: one that cannot be withdrawn. Nor can it be earned. God’s love is a majestic gift. We are his image-bearers, and therein lies our complete worth.... Continue Reading
What Does it Mean to “Lean not on your Own Understanding”?
Purpose in your heart to desire God’s approval over man’s, then actually submit your daily decisions to the Lord’s revealed will, and finally dedicate time to growing in your knowledge of the Bible.
You want to love the Word by knowing the Word—one feeds the other. This is in contrast to the person who leans on his own understanding. He doesn’t need the Bible to direct him, because he thinks he has life figured out. That person is a fool. In contrast, the person who fears the Lord... Continue Reading
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