Philip was listening and surrendered. The Spirit was gladly willing to lead to accomplish His purposes in the lives of those whom Christ came to “seek and to save.” He communicated to His servant. His servant courageously, instantly, unhesitatingly obeyed.   Is it possible to be so led by God that you are always the... Continue Reading

We may not back into the conclusion that immigration policy is a relevant reason for all unfortunate events that involve illegal aliens….Let’s get back to rational interchange and the art of valid argumentation. In biblical terms, let’s strive to obey the Ninth Commandment by thinking well.   Four Amish men were killed in a head-on... Continue Reading

Dominion, rightly understood, is the patient, Spirit-empowered work of aligning the world with God’s purposes, until heaven and earth are no longer estranged.   In the beginning, God crowned man with a calling, to exercise dominion over His creation. He placed him in a garden as a steward, charged to cultivate, guard, and extend the... Continue Reading

We must always remember the origin of any good work: it is God’s work in us, not our own autonomous achievement. Both mercy and workmanship come from the same Light that shines upon us. We reflect His work in us and upon us. The differences [in glory], then, are not quantitative or hierarchical, but distinctive.... Continue Reading

We second-guess that God, the one who sustains the universe, can sufficiently cater to our needs. We figure that He has no qualms feeding the ravens and tending to the lilies. But not us, the pinnacle of His creation. Jesus’ response is “Oh, you of little faith”. (Luke 12:28). This appalling unbelief drives us to... Continue Reading

The secret place is not safe in the way the world defines safety. It is not insulated from suffering, misunderstanding, betrayal, or loss. It is safe in the way eternity defines safety, which is indestructible communion with God. You see, the one who dwells in the secret place may still walk through fire, but will... Continue Reading

At the end of the Gospel Matthew recounts how the nations are to be made disciples (Matt. 28:19–20), the Abrahamic promise having reached fulfillment in the new covenant. Hence, baptism—together with the Lord’s Supper—is the sacrament of the new covenant. Thus, Jesus the Son names God as the one God who is the Father, the... Continue Reading

The jailer is told to place himself in the care of Jesus. Nothing is added to that instruction. No conditions are attached. He is not told to fix his past before he can be saved. He is invited to rest his future on Christ. This matters because many of us quietly assume that belief must... Continue Reading

The doctrine of forfeiture maintains that it is normally the Christian duty to submit to God-ordained authorities. However, if authorities blatantly transgress the parameters God has established for them—if they move outside of their lawful authority as designed by God—then they forfeit the right to submission. In these cases, it is not the obedient Christian... Continue Reading

Earthly marriages are at times filled with strife, numerous hurts, and disappointments, and they may even fail. Yet, Christ the Bridegroom will never disappoint his bride, the church. Jesus is always faithful, always loving, always wanting the best for us, and always sure to keep his promise to bring his people into glory (Rev. 21:1-2).... Continue Reading