“In other words, for all the effort to employ “common grace,” the w-w craze has turned Christians into a group set apart on the other side of the antithesis. Even common grace winds up being divisive because it condescendingly grants to non-believers some truth but always reminds them that they really have no good reasons... Continue Reading

It is important (to these folks) that we respect these folks, that we not malign or criticize them or make them feel or look bad. No matter what they say or write, we mustn’t challenge their convictions or character. If they tell us that they fit in with a school’s doctrinal position or confession, we... Continue Reading

I am what you would call a conservative evangelical Calvinist. This is my tribe. But all the writings on the importance of the church will be met with skepticism without the acknowledgement of specific abusive systems. In other words, if you’re gonna applaud a leader and his church and point others to him and his... Continue Reading

The truth is, God may not protect us from harm or from tragedy or from trials. He could but he doesn’t always do so. But he does promise to be with us in them, to strengthen us, and to comfort us with his Spirit. “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for... Continue Reading

Too often, Christians attempt to ‘find God’s will’ in a specific circumstance through some form of divination. They think that it’s God’s intention that His children discover the hidden clues that He capriciously hides here and there for us to find. This way of thinking stems from many things: a misunderstanding of our present place... Continue Reading

As school starts back up, so will plenty of church-sponsored and church-related small groups. Some will study the Bible. Others will read a Christian book together. Almost all will have a designated leader or leaders. While knowing your Bible and having Christlike character are the more important factors, there are also a number of skills... Continue Reading

Whenever serious error arises, like the Osteens’ Prosperity Gospel message, we’re always at risk of framing our theology in opposition to the error rather than by taking it straight from the Bible. Reformed Theology re-forms the biblical message from the Bible; Reactionary Theology forms theology in opposition to an error. In doing so – whether... Continue Reading

Even the best marriages go through seasons that are not always easy, where it takes real effort to love one another, where the road seems full of ruts, bumps, and potholes. This is one of the truths that it is so important for newly married couples to know ahead of time so they don’t lose... Continue Reading

I have seen a large preponderance of men and women make excuses for the men who do these things by stating, in no uncertain terms, that the females “deserve” it for being “stupid.” This is a perspective so intellectually and ethically bankrupt that I shudder to consider how prevalent it is. What about holding us... Continue Reading

It is not that helpful to determine whether the foundation of one’s same-sex passions come from genetic tendencies or environmental pressures. One’s genes, one’s parents, and one’s culture all have great potential to negatively influence an individual. However, for the individual who finds new life in Jesus Christ, he is no longer enslaved to the temptations of the world, the... Continue Reading