The apostle Peter preached: “This man [Jesus Christ] was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.”[8] God arranged for Christ to die on the cross to bring about forgiveness of sins to us all;[9]... Continue Reading

Progressivism is dangerous, whatever form it takes. It’s the human factor: we tend to warp our collective dreams. This was the insight of St Augustine, the Bishop of Hippo, when he was confronted by the sudden collapse of the once-mighty Roman Empire. Human political systems may have all the appearance of iron-clad permanence and manifest... Continue Reading

As the prophet Ezekiel proclaimed long ago: “And I will give them one heart, and a new spirit I will put within them. I will remove the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh, that they may walk in my statutes and keep my rules and obey them. And... Continue Reading

Abimelech asks, “What have you done to us?… You have done to me things that ought not to be done.” In this moment, the unbelieving king possesses more moral integrity than the father of the faithful. When confronted, Abraham doesn’t immediately repent. Instead, he offers a series of rationalizations.     Loved ones, one of... Continue Reading

If the true saints were too comfortable here on Earth, it would not be good for us.  Some stress/some tension/some “uncomfortability” is actually good for us.  Why?  Because it keeps bringing us back to our Redeemer and His gospel of grace.      The church’s true children of God, those who are born again to... Continue Reading

Too often we feel overwhelmed because our minds and lives are full of this world and largely empty of the word and wonder of God. Social media distracts us, a constant stream of news and information dominates our attention, and constant availability to neverending notifications and communication spoils for us the stillness we might otherwise... Continue Reading

“Be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.” And so we are reminded that our hope is not unreasonable, our hope is rooted in the works of God. As Peter says, “Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous,... Continue Reading

Nehemiah fixed the focus of the people on what God had done for them. He planned a great parade to walk around the entire wall. What we see in verses 31-39 is Nehemiah creating two huge choirs, each complete with priests, Levites, musicians, instrumentalists, harpists, cymbals, stringed instruments, and vocalists. What were they going to... Continue Reading

“For you meet him with rich blessings; you set a crown of fine gold upon his head. He asked life of you; you gave it to him, length of days forever and ever. His glory is great through your salvation; splendor and majesty you bestow on him. For you make him most blessed forever; you... Continue Reading

Christ Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper, wherein believers spiritually share in the blood and body of Christ (1 Cor. 10:16). It is a sign and sealing of His benefits to believers, as well as a mark of the bond that ties all believers together in Christ. Rightly understood, it truly is a thankful celebration. However,... Continue Reading