The moral law expressed in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 is the abiding moral law, the natural law, that was first revealed in creation and that is written on the consciences of all humans (see Romans 2:14–15). This is why the Apostle Paul appeals so freely to “nature” in Romans 1 and 2. He knows, as we should know, that all image... Continue Reading

Has the Lord been calling you to surrender some sin? Has he been prompting you by His Holy Spirit to live a life in greater service to Him than the worldly pleasure you now serve? Or is he simply calling you to spend more time in the prayerful study of His Word, which we so... Continue Reading

Liberal Christianity in its Motivation for cultural relevance in order to achieve its Mission of cultural transformation not only had to embrace cultural accommodation resulting in the apostasy of its Message/Confession, but also its Ministries had to be culturally approved and applauded.   Rapidly, the historic Biblical ministries of God-centered worship, personal evangelism and intentional discipleship... Continue Reading

Men, be you—surrendered to Christ. No one can do it for you because no one else has your unique and strategic ministry opportunity. But never forget that you are united to Christ and a member of his body. Apart from Christ, you can do nothing.  Your spiritual gifting is to point to him and build... Continue Reading

A number of years ago, one of my sons had to learn how to cope with chronic head pain. One of the techniques he learned was to lie down, close his eyes, and focus on a pleasant place like the beach. To help him accomplish this, his teacher recorded a message talking about the beach... Continue Reading

Maybe our shock at the depth of the encroaching midnight comes from years of efforts to either (1) isolate ourselves from the conflict or (2) blend in, unnoticed by the world. However, the battle is coming to us. May we pray with the first church in Acts 4:29: “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant... Continue Reading

Dr. Ronald Nash spent much of his academic career assessing and critiquing social justice. After years of research he offers three arguments against the growing cancer: 1. It is reductionistic and far too simplistic in its formula 2. It invariably chokes freedom and life from society and 3. Social justice inevitably gives power and money... Continue Reading

This psalm reminds all of us that God is always at work for us and for our good. In the New Testament, the Apostle John makes the same point: “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). We do not need to fear, for God will... Continue Reading

When it comes to ordained clergy in the PCA identifying themselves as gay in “orientation,” let us not pretend as though we really believe that liberty is called for. I can think of churches in the PCA that would not allow me within 100 yards of their pulpit to preach on the subject of homosexuality... Continue Reading

When God hardens a sinner it is an act of judgment with regard to the sinner, but with respect to His own plan, God not only keeps sin from frustrating it, but His power and wisdom are so great that He actually causes the sinful rebellion of His enemies to bring to pass His good... Continue Reading