How Unspeakably Solemn
Our reflection on the final judgment is meant to lead us as sinners to see our need for Christ and the redemption He accomplished.
A few more laughs, a few more tears, a few more sighs and we will all find ourselves in that one great assembly, standing shoulder to shoulder in the collective mass of humanity before the Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior and the Judge of all the earth. On account of the recent focus on... Continue Reading
Why Should We Remember what God Forgets?
Why should we dwell upon the sins we have committed that God himself has forgotten?
As we turn away from our sins, God forgets our sins. His forgetfulness is inseparable from his forgiveness, it is proof of his pardon. And if we are called to be imitators of God as dearly beloved children, then we must forget what lies behind—all the sins we’ve committed, all the offenses we’ve suffered—and strain... Continue Reading
Inspiration
Our doctrine of inspiration should rest firmly upon the Bible’s own use of that term.
Since inspiration applies to all scripture (the entire Bible), then there are no degrees of inspiration. Either a writing is inspired or it is not. Either it is breathed by God or it is not. Consequently, the whole of scripture—the entire Bible—is inspired. When people think about the inspiration of the Bible, they tend... Continue Reading
The “Woke Theology” Breaking Point
We should always be willing to listen to those with whom we disagree and examine our beliefs in the light of Scripture.
All of us should recognize that, as Christians, we must constantly test our beliefs against Scripture and ask whether our political ideology or our social activism or our economic philosophy has usurped the allegiance in our hearts that only God should command. With issues of racism, white supremacy, and police brutality flooding our newsfeeds, with... Continue Reading
One Another Texts: Hospitality
We all have opportunities to provide for a guest, a stranger, or a visitor.
Do not worry about comparing yourself to others. Just serve using the gifts and resources you have been given. Scripture does not tell us exactly what to do, but rather encourages us to “show hospitality to one another without grumbling” (1 Pet. 4:9). Be Hospitable! In Romans 12:13, Paul says, “seek to show hospitality.” When... Continue Reading
When Christian Colleges Go Woke
Our Christian schools are under attack from within and without.
The militants have long declared their intentions about targeting churches and Christian education. They are fully aware that Christianity is really the last stronghold remaining that is opposing the activist agendas. Get the churches to capitulate—by force or by fear—and you pretty much have a complete free run in implementing your radical agendas. There... Continue Reading
What Will You Do When Teachers and Trans Activists Try to Force Your Children to Violate Their Conscience?
Public schools across the country are enforcing speech codes and encouraging children to adopt transgender identities.
Talk with your children about the facts surrounding the gender identity debate. Give your children the tools they need so they can know the difference between truthtellers and gaslighters. One of the most memorable scenes in “The Silver Chair” by C.S. Lewis occurs when a protagonist, Puddleglum, breaks free of a witch’s enchantment by stepping on... Continue Reading
Cancel Cancel Culture
“Cancel culture” came into the collective consciousness around 2017, after the idea of “canceling” celebrities for problematic actions or statements became popular.
Remember that “cultural pluralism” is at the heart of the first amendment. Christians must reflect their Lord who said “Come now, and let us reason together (Is 1:18), in order to do what is “right and just and fair” (Prov 1:5). God loves fairness and “detests dishonest scales” (Prov 11:1), but God is the one... Continue Reading
5 Questions about God’s Design for Gender
What is at stake in God making us male and female? Nothing less than the gospel, that’s all.
We see the ordered complementarity of male and female. Another man could have helped Adam till the soil. Another man could have provided relational respite and energy for Adam. God could have gifted Adam a plow or a team of oxen or a fraternity of manly friends—all of which would have been useful, even delightful.... Continue Reading
12 Biblical Cases of Civil Disobedience
Yes, there is a place for disobeying the state.
In both Testaments we have examples where the state or a ruler is disobeyed and those doing this are regarded in a favourable light. Sometimes this involves the direct defiance of a law or government decree. Sometimes it just involves a man of God standing up to an immoral or ungodly ruler. I recently discussed... Continue Reading
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