While the term dispensational might not be familiar to everyone, it is likely that the names David Jeremiah, Chuck Swindoll, or John McArthur ring a bell. These would all hold to some form of dispensationalism. In reality, dispensationalism is probably the dominant view of popular Evangelicalism. Now in terms of some of its core convictions,... Continue Reading

As easy as it is to demand greater gender diversity within evangelical non-profits, we risk minimizing the professional sacrifices many women choose to make for the sake of their personal lives. Women’s juggling of jobs and family at the same time is called work-family balance, and workplace flexibility is the only thing that makes it... Continue Reading

When our children are taught that God’s law is something that can be kept; when the commandments are presented to them as the means whereby they can get on God’s good side; when the impression is given that Jesus came to earth to help us be better people; then our kids are being spoon-fed the... Continue Reading

So, why do people get so tripped up on how to think about grace and obedience to the law in the Christian life? Why do people always seem to edge either toward antinomianism or legalism? I think more often than not they have an inadequate view of God as Father. Think about this simple exchange... Continue Reading

A couple starting out a wedding frankly don’t know the vows that they need to make without the rest of the body of Christ, with those who’ve gone before them. A twenty-five-year-old couple, they are not thinking about Alzheimer’s disease. They are not thinking about what happens when we find out that our small child... Continue Reading

All our knowledge of the Bible and of doctrine—such as that of our Standards is good, and is to be sought after and longed for. However, if we heap up that knowledge and it does not produce within us love for God—not just any love, but love that is with all our heart and soul and might; and... Continue Reading

The ruling by the panel of the Sixth Circuit means that the question of same-sex marriage will almost certainly arrive again at the Supreme Court, and in short order. As Judge Sutton indicated in the opening section to his opinion, he fully expects the Supreme Court to rule in favor of same-sex marriage. In his... Continue Reading

Numeric growth is much more fun than numeric decline. I know. I’ve experienced both. But let us never confuse numeric growth with health. Certainly there are times when the growth of a church indicates health. But there are plenty of false teachers who preside over massive churches. There are also pastors who love and lead... Continue Reading

Because in this life I will face trials, circumstances, and mountains that are too high for me to climb. I will have fears, doubts, and worries. I will feel weak in faith. Like the Israelites, I may see God’s wonders in my life one day but the very next day doubt he can provide my daily... Continue Reading

So here’s how we defeat this tactic: when it comes to sin, don’t deal in generalities. Pursue godliness and obedience at the specific, concrete level. Don’t ask, Do I love my spouse? Instead ask, Was that response loving or unloving? Don’t ask, Am I a defensive person? Instead ask, Did I just respond with pride... Continue Reading