Where in the World is the World? Natural Science and Cosmic Geocentrism
Three scientific argumentations favorable to the idea of cosmic geocentrism.
In such a world, cosmic geocentrism may well be true. Moreover, from many quarters we have received good evidence that it really is true. It is the testimony of common sense (and therefore the testimony of most ancient cosmologies). It is the testimony of the Bible. It is the testimony of sound observational science. It... Continue Reading
Thoughts on Female Deacons
In light of 1 Timothy 2:12, it is inappropriate for women to exercise this authority.
The deacons do exercise authority. God in His providence showed the early church that the physical needs of the body should not fall onto the elders’ shoulders alone, and so seven men were chosen from among the people. These men were granted authority from the apostles & elders to perform acts of service ministry in the... Continue Reading
Contentment: Paul’s Secret to Facing Any Situation
True contentment is a rare treasure for which all Christians should strive.
True Christian contentment, being dependent on God and thus independent of circumstances, is achievable for any Christian in any situation. It is not freedom from desire or ignorance of circumstances, but is instead an inner peace empowered by Christ with the foundation of trust in the sovereignty and goodness of God. Therefore, we must strive... Continue Reading
When You do not Dare to Go Alone
Never, no never, do you need to fear that you will have to go that way alone.
Your Savior who is your elder brother, will come to meet you at just the right time. In his hand will be the lantern of all the precious promises he has made, and this will be the lamp to your feet and the light to your path. He will lead you through the dark night and... Continue Reading
Fifty Shades of Green
The elite's affair with lonely virtues.
You can’t have good policies and a bad worldview. You can’t hate God and still do good to your fellow man. When you tear virtue away from its proper environment (God’s character and revelation), you aren’t left with the same virtue you started with. You have a monster that bears almost no resemblance to its... Continue Reading
Naming Noah
The hope of Lamech for the seed of the woman.
While Noah wasn’t the serpent-crushing and curse-reversing victor, he was a type of the one to come. Jesus, the greater Noah, would bring us relief. He would bring blessing into the world laden with toil and curse. Genealogies have rhythm. In the genealogy of Genesis 5, the refrain “and he died” is mentioned over and... Continue Reading
Division Is the Point
Division, chaos, discord, and disunity are all symptoms of walking away from God.
We do not have time to hide or blend in. If we do nothing, this country will collapse. It may already be too late, which God alone knows. But while we have breath in our lungs and see the truth, let us proclaim it. Let us pray the pagans will be converted to Christ. Let... Continue Reading
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Measuring reality according to the Word of God.
Our determined avoidance of reality is so strong that the prospect of mourning over anything, let alone over sin, feels sadly unimaginable. After all, aren’t such things bad for mental health? Even so, let God be true though everyone a liar. Blessedness is not found by persisting in superficiality. It is found by those who mourn.... Continue Reading
Why Is There Beauty in the World?
In searching for the source for beauty, we encounter ultimate reality, the reality of God himself.
We are naturally attracted to beauty. It has a fascination, and we wish somehow that we could be one with it or enter into it or enjoy it even more. This attraction is a subtle message reminding us of the attraction of God himself, and the satisfaction and joy that we can find only by... Continue Reading
The Pride of “Pride”: God’s Assessment of Today’s Cultural Idol
What matters is what God says, what He has said, and how He wants us to live.
He will rescue some LGBTQ people from the domain of darkness (Colossians 1:13) and qualify them “to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light” (Colossians 1:12). When that happens, and when those who once proudly draped themselves in a rainbow flag are now clothed in the righteousness of Christ, will you be ready to... Continue Reading
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