“There is an interplay between perception, facts, and the web of convictions in which everyone makes sense of things. My perception of the world changed when, by the Spirit of God, I was changed. I understood things I had not heretofore understood or began to understand them in a way I had not. In a... Continue Reading

“It’s impossible to simultaneously maintain yes and no around matters sexual. It creates cognitive dissonance. So, there’s been a widespread move to shed that no along with various articles of clothing. It’s definitely worked. The sexual revolution, says Berger, “has been very successful in changing the mores and the law. It should not be surprising... Continue Reading

“Too often we think God’s commandment, “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain,” deals only with spoken blasphemy. However, Ezekiel shows us a broader application. God charges the prophet to confront Israel with their disobedience: idolatry, Sabbath breaking, and a disregarded of God’s law. God views these transgressions as... Continue Reading

First, I think it’s important to note that there is considerable confusion over the definition of terms. There are many people who claim the term complementarian often with significant differences over what they think that means. Because of that it can be difficult to determine what a “complementarian” believes simply based on the label. I... Continue Reading

When human history finally comes to a conclusion, and all the people of all time stand up before the final throne of judgment, I imagine there will be two overall responses. The first response will be complete and utter joy on the part of those who are found in Christ. The other response will be... Continue Reading

Sacrificing truth for popularity. It’s easy to preach the easy stuff. Grace messages are pleasant to share and popular to receive. And we need them. Where sin increases—grace should increase all the more. But we need truth. Even when it is unpopular. Making disciples becomes impossible when we sacrifice either one—truth or grace.   I encounter... Continue Reading

Women and men have exactly the same worth—they are made in God’s image with equal value. Together they more fully reflect the God who created them than does either alone. Out of nothing (Hebrew word bara) God created male and female in his own image and likeness. God not only gave women inherent worth, he... Continue Reading

Put negatively, someone who doesn’t study to know and obey God’s law will be deeply lacking in their love for God Himself. You can’t profess to love God while ignoring one of the ways He’s made Himself known to you. Put positively, one of the best ways we have to deepen our love for God is... Continue Reading

Anger, in many forms is one of the largest problems in our world, and it can lead to death. Often even the best of Christians can get angry at other persons or at situations. If it is not dealt with properly, anger can become consuming. Maybe if you have a problem with anger, or don’t... Continue Reading

“Worldly people pretend to the joy they have not; but godly people conceal the joy they have.” Matthew Henry Why do some unbelievers seem to be incredibly happy, while some believers seem to be incredibly sad? Matthew Henry’s explanation is that the unbelievers publicize pretend joy, whereas believers privatize real joy.   “Worldly people pretend... Continue Reading