We have all that we truly need in our union with God, and even when good things are held back by the hand of our Father in heaven, it is for our good and sanctification.   But godliness with contentment is great gain —1 Timothy 6:6 Jeremiah Burroughs’ classic work The Rare Jewel of Christian... Continue Reading

Christian liberty is a beautiful, delicate balance. We are completely free from the traditions and commandments of men, meaning we bow the knee to Christ alone. Yet, because we are subjects of Christ the King, we joyfully submit to His moral law and the lawful authorities He has placed over us.    In Chapter 19,... Continue Reading

Trueman recalls the biblical Jonah. Jonah preached his message to covenant Israel, and his reward was to be sent to Nineveh, capital of the Assyrian empire, with a message of doom. “In three days, God will destroy your city.” Something unexpected happened—the people of Nineveh obeyed their king’s command to repent in sackcloth and ashes.... Continue Reading

The good news is that God makes His resurrection power available to us to walk in victory over sin. The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.    Scripture says, “His divine power has given us... Continue Reading

The distinctions between Roman Catholicism and Protestant Christianity are not secondary differences between two Christian denominations. They are two different religions divided who stand at odds regarding the very gospel itself. Is salvation finished or ongoing? Is righteousness imputed or earned? Is Christ enough or supplemented? These are the essential questions that must answered by... Continue Reading

In the West, men had been taught to view Reality as fundamentally rational, and that the eternal Word had been revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. The Western mind was therefore awakened by the burning conviction that truth could be known. A thread had emerged between the heavens and the earth; a tether established... Continue Reading

Beauty stirs in us a longing for Heaven. We can appreciate the beautiful things of this world, but they don’t fully satisfy. They are merely echoes of the true, lasting kingdom. A longing for Heaven, for our “true country,” has been written on our hearts. We are, after all, image-bearers of the one who made... Continue Reading

Jesus called the crowd “hypocrites.” Usually, He reserved that sting for the religious elite—the “actors” who performed righteousness for an audience. But here, He addresses the everyday crowd. This rebuke is rooted in love, as the Scriptures state: “Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.” – Proverbs 27:5. Jesus offers a public rebuke... Continue Reading

‘A Heart Aflame for God’ is as good a book as any I have read this year and one I wish I had read last year. It refreshed my understanding of spiritual formation and deepened my confidence that the Reformed tradition has deeply satisfying means for developing, increasing, and moving forward as a Christian.  ... Continue Reading

Some say that playing video games enhances credibility with others. A few may point out that video games can bring in income, whether through retailing, programming, or tournament play. Many believe that video games can be great virtual babysitting tools. Parents can give games to their children to occupy their time with little-to-no direct supervision. Grownups then... Continue Reading