After the fall, man still possesses all the natural faculties necessary to come to God. It’s not as though he cannot believe, for he believes in many things. Even the unregenerate have that natural capacity. But because of his corruption, man lacks the moral ability to repent of his sins and trust in Jesus Christ for salvation.... Continue Reading

Bethlehem stands as quiet testimony: God remembers His promises. And because He has already kept the greatest one, we may wait with joy—certain that the world Adam lost is being reclaimed, patiently and inexorably, by the Seed who came at Christmas and reigns forever.   Most Christians instinctively locate Christmas in Bethlehem. A child. A... Continue Reading

To put this into perspective, by insisting on identifying oneself with a specific sexual sin and to positively wear such terminology as “Gay” Christian or “same sex attracted” Christian” reveals a lack of shame of sinful passions, comfort with such passions, and embracing such passions. There are no other sins or sinful temptations that Christians... Continue Reading

A Call to Prayer & Lament shows no evidence of following Christ’s commands regarding offenses in Matthew 18, and it appears to be a means of prosecution by public appeal. In other words, this letter was not written in good-faith.   To the leadership of pcaprayerandlament.com, I remind you, unsubstantiated accusations violate the Ninth Commandment... Continue Reading

If you’re wondering whether to make the effort to sing this Sunday, consider this. Singing to God might be just what your soul needs. And the person sitting in front of you at church? It might just be what they need as well.   I don’t remember ever crying much at church. I’m not a... Continue Reading

In 2021, Dr. Russell Fuller publicly remarked, “Southern Baptists, not only do we not know what a pastor is, we do not know what adultery is either.” His observation appears increasingly accurate. The repeated and deliberate efforts by two adults to rendezvous and sustain a relationship over more than a decade, even when separated by hundreds... Continue Reading

It is the proclamation and adoration of the Lord Jesus Christ that leads a church to have and pursue a vision for church health, because a healthy church ultimately desires what Christ desires—for him to build his Church. Such churches are fast-bound in their love of the Gospel and long to see Christ’s Kingdom advance. ... Continue Reading

In both Acts 19 and today, the root issue is financial idolatry. Money has always been a powerful false god, and people will go to extreme lengths to protect it. Jesus warned, “You cannot serve God and money” (Matthew 6:24). When profit depends upon deception, any challenge to that deception will be met with hostility.  ... Continue Reading

Amidst the technical details of the Ark, God speaks a word that changes human history: “But I will establish my covenant with you.” This is the first time the word covenant (berith) appears in the Bible. A covenant is more than a contract; it is a binding bond of life and death, sovereignly administered by God.  ... Continue Reading

If Christians are never taught how to rank obligations, decisions default to feeling. The most emotional appeal becomes the most moral. Urgency replaces wisdom. Volume replaces discernment. Public life turns into a contest of outrage. The loudest voice wins—not because it is right, but because it is relentless. Once ethics are untethered from order, volume... Continue Reading