How I Love Your Law!
We can know that the essence of heaven is communion with God. And we can know that the law of God is the best descriptions of heavenly life.
Put negatively, someone who doesn’t study to know and obey God’s law will be deeply lacking in their love for God Himself. You can’t profess to love God while ignoring one of the ways He’s made Himself known to you. Put positively, one of the best ways we have to deepen our love for God is... Continue Reading
Jesus’ Law About Anger
Anger and insult are so serious and dangerous that we must avoid them like the plague and seek reconciliation if possible.
Anger, in many forms is one of the largest problems in our world, and it can lead to death. Often even the best of Christians can get angry at other persons or at situations. If it is not dealt with properly, anger can become consuming. Maybe if you have a problem with anger, or don’t... Continue Reading
Two Searching Questions About Happiness
Why do some unbelievers seem to be incredibly happy, while some believers seem to be incredibly sad?
“Worldly people pretend to the joy they have not; but godly people conceal the joy they have.” Matthew Henry Why do some unbelievers seem to be incredibly happy, while some believers seem to be incredibly sad? Matthew Henry’s explanation is that the unbelievers publicize pretend joy, whereas believers privatize real joy. “Worldly people pretend... Continue Reading
Traditional Sexuality, Radical Community
If we’re going to summon people to sexual chastity, we should be welcoming one another into a community in which we are all wrestling with unsatisfied desires that will only fully and finally be met in Christ.
Imagine a community in which many celibate singles, both same-sex attracted and straight, are taking full advantage of their singleness as they live the life of the kingdom together. Imagine a community in which sex and marriage are seen as good gifts but not ultimate gifts—indeed, things a follower of Jesus can live without. In... Continue Reading
Faith on Earth — The Urgent Mission of Theological Education
It would be easy to lose heart. Easy, but wrong . . . even unfaithful
This is the sermon preached by R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President and Joseph Emerson Brown Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, on the occasion of the inauguration of Ligon Duncan as Chancellor of Reformed Theological Seminary. The sermon was preached on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church of... Continue Reading
Leithart Smokes His Peace Pipe…
Seeking to displace historic Reformed principles of worship with Anglican, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic liturgism
Because when Leithart disses his fellow Reformed church officers here, falsely claiming they believe the Protestant Reformation is the apex of all church history, he knows things he’s not saying. From the time of the Reformation a foundational principle of Reformed Protestantism—the brand of Protestantism Leithart holds formal membership in as an officer of the... Continue Reading
Treasures of Darkness
A testimony of God’s hope was being told to a hospital of people who daily dealt with death
Joyce Jackson and her husband, Bert, were missionaries to Cuba for years. They had to leave when Castro took over. They returned to the states and both worked at Granada Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Coral Gables, Florida. They were mighty servants for the Lord and are with him for all eternity! “I will give... Continue Reading
The Many, Many, Many Things You Should Say “No” To At Work
Forget having it all. Newbrand analytics ceo Kristin Muhlner is having none of it. Look at all the things she says no to, and get inspired.
“I say no to a lot of philanthropic activities. I do think they’re incredibly important and I appreciate the time people invest in it, but for me personally, unless it’s a cause I’m deeply committed to, I generally say no. It takes away from me doing the specific essential things in my life. I also... Continue Reading
Sabbath Rest
Jesus Christ gives the rest that neither Moses nor Joshua could provide
But one may ask: “How does this impact my Sundays as a Christian?” This view of the Sabbath should help us regulate our weeks. Sunday is “Father’s Day,” and we have an appointment to meet Him. The child who asks “How short can the meeting be?” has a dysfunctional relationship problem — not an intellectual,... Continue Reading
Christianity Is a Religion (Thank God!)
Is it possible that we disapprove of the idea of ‘religion’ not simply because it sounds old-fashioned but because people prefer a relationship with God without terms?
We don’t need less religion; we need more! We need a religion that affirms that all people stand condemned before the holy bar of God’s justice, and that all believers stand justified in God’s gracious presence. And we need a religion that stimulates rescued sinners to devote their entire lives to the praise of their... Continue Reading