A Godly Man is “Full of Knowledge”
Where are the days when men had genuine love and longing for God's Word?
Biblical manhood must start with knowing God as He is revealed in His Word by the power of His Holy Spirit. Additionally, a godly man must understand that he must be full of the knowledge of God. This means that he must be full of the Word of God, entrusting his time in the Word to be... Continue Reading
The Only Way to Carry a Heavy Burden
There’s wisdom about handling suffering to be learned from those who have gone through it before us.
There are two related principles in Challies’s illustration and Habermas’s story for us to grasp and learn to live by. Don’t try to bear all the griefs and sufferings ahead of you all at once—especially not the imagined ones. Trust that God will give you what you need to bear your grief and suffering on... Continue Reading
Ready to Die for Souls
The Missionary Drive of the Reformers
The churches in Wittenberg and Geneva trained pastors, and sent them out to preach the gospel all over Europe, crossing national borders and risking their lives. Geneva has been described as a vast mission hub: as refugees poured in from across Europe, they were trained and then sent back out to preach the gospel. The Genevan... Continue Reading
Preach Christ
The breathtaking reality is that at the cross Christ has swallowed up the judgment that our rebellion deserved.
The cross looms large and men, women, boys, and girls see themselves as crucified with Christ. The gospel humbles us lower than the most scathing human criticism, but it simultaneously exalts us into God’s gracious favor so that the negative appraisal of our fellow man no longer devastates us. A healthy church is one... Continue Reading
The Roots of Legalism
The roots of legalism are in the sinful and fallen human heart itself.
In our attempt to uncover the roots of legalism, we must look ultimately at our own lives. Incurvitas keeps us from seeing our true need. It tricks us into thinking we are basically good and only need to be better. Legalism is truly damning and rather damaging. Legalism can even catapult us to its opposite, to a... Continue Reading
The Purpose of Worship
Why bother with corporate worship?
Worship is not just a duty but a delight. We are built to worship, to give ourselves in wonder to something—or rather Someone—who is awesome and worthy. In fact, in the Bible’s understanding everyone is a worshipper. The question isn’t whether we’ll worship but who we’ll worship. Most Christians will admit there are Sunday mornings when they awaken... Continue Reading
Colored People or People of Color?
How should a scenario like the one that happened on the House floor be handled if it took place on the streets, classroom, or work area?
Whether Crane is a racist is not the issue. I don’t know Rep. Crane and I am not interested in defending him personally at this point. The issue is that too many politicians are answering their foolish colleagues according to their folly. No wonder those of us along for the ride feel as if we... Continue Reading
Good News Refreshes the Bones
A reflection on Proverbs 15:30.
Welcome good news to be encouraged, and also be a sharer of good news to be an encourager. And when Sunday comes, don’t stay away from God’s people. Go to church on the Lord’s Day. Our hearts need joy and our bones need refreshed. There’s no greater good news than gospel news. As Dane... Continue Reading
How Can Jesus Possibly Say That Those Who Mourn Are Blessed?
Comfort for the Grieving
Life is fragile and all too brief. According to the Psalmist, our lifetimes are a “mere breath.” We may perhaps live into our seventies or eighties “by reason of strength,” but our experience is generally full of “toil and trouble” (Ps. 39:5; Ps. 90:10). Sometimes life leaves you weeping in the dark. In such moments of misery,... Continue Reading
How Did Jesus Repeat the Miracle of Elisha and the Widow’s Oil?
The widow’s faith and devotion to the Lord didn’t shield her from suffering and hardship, but it did grant her the privilege of prophetic intercession.
When did Jesus do this? On the cross. And he didn’t use oil, but his own blood. Yes, by his death Jesus paid off the debt that stood against us, the wages of all our sin. The Father is just. His rights as the creditor had to be upheld. God loaned us life, but we... Continue Reading
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