I believe it is a legitimate application of this text to say: God’s word to all those burdens and frustrations and miseries is No! This is not my last word to you! My word is salvation! My word, in and through every fiery trial, is to save you, rescue you, preserve you, and give you a future... Continue Reading

In medical terminology, hypo is the opposite of hyper (too much), so hypo-Calvinism is the problem of not enough of Calvin.   This is the diagnosis often over looked in the PCA today. If we would read more Calvin and follow his teachings, as he reflected on the Scriptures, we would be more catholic, more... Continue Reading

Mind you, if we go belly-up I will be sad and disappointed but I do not embrace the notion our denomination is essential (or even that important) to the commission Jesus gave his church to make disciples, baptize and teach. Now some may think that an odd attitude. Especially for someone who will, God willing,... Continue Reading

Recently two related claims have been made about the role of works in salvation. One writer claims “a proper understanding of the necessity of works demands the recognition that works are, in a sense that must be carefully defined and circumscribed, efficacious unto salvation.” This is, to say the least, an arresting expression. Should we... Continue Reading

It is a sham and a shame that Salon, ThinkProgress and the authors of this study are crying “racism” about the banning of sex-selective abortions. The ongoing war on women (including human trafficking, spousal abuse, and laws that disallow women the most basic of rights) begins very early. The image of a girl shows up on... Continue Reading

Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me … that 1) Jesus must love sinners in obedience to his Father’s command; 2) Jesus will be patient and merciful towards me because of the effect of the Holy Spirit upon him in Heaven; and 3) Jesus will love me because he is a... Continue Reading

If you have ever written anything or taught anything, you know it is as easy to rejoice in the praise of people as it is to rejoice in the truth. It is as easy to preach, teach, write or lead for the affirmation and applause of an audience as it is to do so for... Continue Reading

Something is wrong if your blog seems to be caught up in the perpetual celebration of Festivus. Do people get more from your posting and tweeting than the daily airing of grievances? Doesn’t James say we are supposed to beslooowwww to get angry? (James 1:19). Then why are you so ticked off all the time? Have... Continue Reading

“The difference between good and bad marriages is not that good marriages don’t struggle. The difference between good and bad marriages is that the good ones know how to handle conflict in a Christ-like, respectful, and humble way. How do the two of you handle conflict? Do you tend to leave things lingering?”   Thinking... Continue Reading

“In theory, we happily declare that God is the source (and therefore the rightful owner) of all that we possess. But, in practice, we slowly begin to take ownership of our most prized possessions and accomplishments. That is why Paul raises a second question in 1 Cor. 4:7: “If then you received it, why do... Continue Reading