“What is doctrine? In its basic sense, doctrine is any sort of teaching. The Bible, for example, talks about the teachings of men (Mark 7:7–8), the teachings of demons (1 Tim. 4:1; Rev. 2:24), and the teachings of God (John 6:45; 1 Thess. 4:9; 1 John 2:27). Here, we are concerned with divine teaching, the... Continue Reading

“Since sin entered into the world, life has been forever changed. All of us have been deeply affected by sin, but this doesn’t give us an excuse to wallow in our sin. Jesus came and died to save us from drowning in our sin, to being washed by His grace. Sin is what separated us... Continue Reading

“400 years of silence did not mean that God was on vacation.   He was busy fulfilling prophesy and paving the way for the Son’s appearance.  During that time  Israel was overtaken by the Medo-Persia,  Greek, and  Roman empires.  After the two exiles (2 Kings 17:23; 2 Kings 25:21) the majority of Israelites had not returned to Judah and  were settled outside... Continue Reading

It is good and right to be burdened by the reality of the extinguishing of once thriving local churches that previously were gospel lights in their communities. Pastors are quitting. Beautiful, historic church buildings are being auctioned to the highest bidder. No doubt, the burden that many who love Christ’s bride feel is a burden... Continue Reading

This in no way downplays the importance for believers also to embody God’s comfort, love, peace, and hope in tangible ways. Orare et labore. But ultimately these needs go too deep for anything other than the internal, mysterious work of God himself in our lives. Even believers who are called to minister physically with sufferers... Continue Reading

Read the Bible then read the Qur’an. A reasonably literate person should observe these basic, striking differences between the two texts. The HRS fails because it assumes far more than it can prove. The popular appropriation of the HRS in the current controversy fails for the same reason: it cannot account for actual particular facts.... Continue Reading

Pastoral joys will last forever. Christ’s good and faithful servants will enter into the joy of their Lord (Matt. 25:21). “They that be wise, shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever” (Dan. 12:3).   What’s the worst day of the... Continue Reading

In the midst of this present evil age we will encounter trials, difficulties, and doubts. When that happens, we must remember to sing the song of victory past, remembering what Christ has accomplished for us on the cross. And, we must learn to sing the song of victory future, looking forward with confident hope and... Continue Reading

God, from all eternity, devised a plan that was not provisional. It was a plan “A” with no plan “B” to follow if it didn’t work. Under this plan, God decreed that He would save a certain number of people out of fallen humanity, people whom the Bible calls the elect. In order for that... Continue Reading

The juggernaut of social and cultural irrationality has now spread from the laughable and the ridiculous to the dangerous and the frightening, as a nation sacrifices its wives and daughters by sending them into combat at the inevitable expense of national security, combat integrity, military effectiveness and efficiency.  Sane and courageous leadership is desperately needed.... Continue Reading