Because He is man, He can represent us; because He is God, He can save us. In Him, and in Him alone, we find a Savior who is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through Him.   In Chapter 7, we discovered the glorious Covenant of Grace, God’s answer... Continue Reading

Any rewards that we receive in heaven are the outcome of our union with Christ. We die with Him, we live with Him, we share in His joy, and in heaven we will dwell with Him. Our lives are inextricably linked with Christ’s.   Doing good works in this life is rooted in the idea... Continue Reading

Despite claims that the creeds and confessions are unbiblical, that they are merely Roman Catholic traditions, or that they stifle the Spirit of God in the life of God’s people, to state it succinctly, they are, in fact, biblical and beneficial.   The story goes that a Dutch Reformed Christian once asked one of his... Continue Reading

Many Christians have made the cross a purely personal and spiritual matter. Of course, it’s personal and spiritual, but it’s not only that. We’ve got to recover this sense of repentance and forgiveness on a national level.   One of the things I’ve observed that is almost always missing in the Christian worldview is a... Continue Reading

We must set our eyes on the city to come, the new Jerusalem, in which we will behold the face of our beloved Bridegroom, enjoy the spiritual blessings that are ours in Christ, celebrate the consummation of God’s promises, and stand beside those from every tribe, tongue, and nation to worship the Lamb of God... Continue Reading

The calling of the church has never been cultural approval. It has always been witness. Witness to life as gift. Witness to the unborn as neighbors. Witness to Christ who redeems sinners without minimizing sin. The numbers remain shocking. They should. But they do not have the final word.   I watched a TikTok the... Continue Reading

As we become more familiar with the Bible, we will see God’s promise-keeping nature more clearly. When we think of Him, we will know in our bones that He keeps every promise, despite how things might appear to us. We will praise Him, because His faithfulness is a glorious part of His character. And we will, like... Continue Reading

If we are discouraged about good works, it might be because we think of them mainly as great public achievements for the gospel. But notice how important to Jesus are the small acts of daily kindness, sacrificial ministry, and tender love for those in need. If God is working in you and if you are... Continue Reading

Appreciating your inner-connectedness and the good that is happening in your community reminds you that both believers and unbelievers are human beings made in God’s image. It can help you to endure in ministry by growing in thankfulness for what you have where you live instead of what you don’t have.   All was silent... Continue Reading

Beware of pride and self-reliance. Beware of filtering the Gospel in order to dodge criticism or mockery. Beware of idolatrous revisions to the person and work of Christ. Beware of neglecting the Gospel, of going to your death without it.   John Shelby Spong was a boring liberal who swallowed and regurgitated every possible progressivist... Continue Reading