In the Old Testament, it was the priests who mediated God’s presence through the rites of divine worship that Moses had received. As music came to be seen as the primary way we experience God’s presence, in the 20th century, worship leaders became a new kind of priesthood to serve the church—and, really, no one... Continue Reading

Israel faces REAL genocide and extinction from the dozens of Arab and Muslim states that surround it, and the various terrorist organisations that have declared war on it. Israel has a fundamental right to exist and to defend itself against such a satanic onslaught. And the Christian can support this, while even holding to differing... Continue Reading

“It’s time to take this seriously. If we want our children to find love someday and to take pleasure in intimate relationships, then they must not learn about sex from porn videos. And, if governments and regulatory agencies insist on doing little to nothing to age-gate the internet, then the entire responsibility for protection falls... Continue Reading

Jesus’s conquest is not one of judgment. He travels and brings transformation. He ministers and restores. He brings light to the darkness because he is the Light shining in the darkness. Indeed, his name is the equivalent to the Hebrew name “Joshua,” which means “Yahweh is salvation.”   The first half of the book of... Continue Reading

Pagan temples in the ancient world always included images of the god who was said to dwell there. Our presence in the world as God’s image bearers testifies that this is God’s world. The God who made everything does not live in temples made by man (Acts 17:24). We are God’s “idols,” spread across the... Continue Reading

In the old parable, the blind men argue about the elephant — but in Jesus’ case, the elephant himself is speaking. The real question isn’t, “Are we more sincere than others?” — but “Who is telling the truth about reality?” Dr Timothy Keller puts it this way: “Every truth claim is exclusive. The only question... Continue Reading

God had provided. Not before the test. Not halfway through. Not even on the climb. But at the top. At the altar. At the breaking point. That’s where grace lives. And Abraham named the place Yahweh-Yireh, “The Lord will see to it. The Lord will provide.” That name still holds. When your strength fails. When... Continue Reading

Sex and marriage are never merely private matters or individual pursuits for personal gratification. They are gifts designed by God to be enjoyed within the larger framework of the community, reflecting his purposes and glory. When you attend a wedding, you’re not merely a guest or an observer. You’re part of the community that is... Continue Reading

The gospel is so magnificent, that its grace in Jesus could never be preached often enough, or fully enough. We are all guilty of not preaching enough grace…The forensic part (and heart) of the gospel thrills us with the truth that the original moral law had to be kept (by Someone), in order for any... Continue Reading

When we teach our kids covenant theology, we provide a framework for life built on eternal truth. But if our instruction stops at memorization or behavior modification, we will not call them to abide in the Vine, the Lord Jesus Christ. We want to call our children to respond to Jesus in faith and to... Continue Reading