“Following the breadcrumbs” scattered throughout the Bible to investigate the mysteries in Revelation shows them fitting together into a “beginning and end” story of redemption, as told by the glorified, resurrected Savior from his heavenly perspective.   When first considering whether we should begin this study on Revelation, one of my great concerns was the... Continue Reading

Kendi…will no longer enjoy the unqualified adoration of America’s prestige institutions, or be asked to lead “privilege walks” at Fortune 100 corporate retreats. He will, in time, be seen as another American guru who failed to deliver—a symbol of the furious, destructive passions of the BLM era.   Every era has its grifters, gurus, quacks,... Continue Reading

John Jones Gresham, born in 1812 in Georgia, was a prominent figure in law, business, education, and religion. Despite financial challenges during the Civil War, Gresham’s commitment to education and community remained steadfast. He served on numerous educational boards, contributed significantly to local schools, and was deeply involved in the First Presbyterian Church.   When... Continue Reading

In the economy of redemption, the ordinary way in which God is to be addressed in prayer is as “our Father,” even “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,” in the name of Jesus (i.e., through his mediation) by the power of the Holy Spirit. As the apostle puts it, “For through him [Christ] we... Continue Reading

The real Gospel demands that we admit we are the guilty party and that Jesus was and is blameless. Thus, human societies, to the extent that they are prone to scapegoating, are intrinsically organized around a counterfeit Gospel.   So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the council and said, “What are we to... Continue Reading

Our justification depends not only on Christ’s death for its foundation but also on his life for its continuation (Romans 5:10). The reason you can’t be condemned is that you not only have a bleeding atonement, but you also have a living Advocate (1 John 2:1–2).   There’s a well-known hymn by E.E. Hewitt called... Continue Reading

My dear aging saint, my beloved dying saint, see your situation for what it is. The wages of sin are death. But see beyond your situation. Your Savior awaits, and glory will be yours. But until then, be a suffering servant, serving until the end. And then, your greatest days will have only just begun.... Continue Reading

The vast amount of coincidences required to permit life on earth exceeds the bounds of credibility. Instead, it speaks of design. The evidence we have suggests that advanced physical life doesn’t exist elsewhere in the universe—unless, of course, it’s the result of purposeful design.   Four thousand years ago, when God made a covenant with... Continue Reading

Within hours, hundreds of Vought’s fellow alumni had complained that Vought’s agenda contradicted the values they had been taught at Wheaton. By Saturday morning, the college had deleted the post, and a new social media barrage, this time from Vought’s supporters, had begun. The college has defended its original post, and its subsequent pivot, as... Continue Reading

As you labour in the face of many adversaries, remember that Christ himself will overcome all opposition and will cause his work to prosper. He will build his church (Matthew 16:18), and neither the gates of hell nor the adversaries of the gospel will ever overcome him.   When you think of “a wide door for... Continue Reading