Does the World Need the West?
Westernization without Christianity doesn’t work.
What the world does not need is a westernization devoid of Christianity. Rather, the world needs a church committed to be the Church, as Chuck Colson often said, with Christians who self-consciously work to make the extraordinary truths of the Faith an integral part of everyday, ordinary living. Not just on Sunday mornings, but in our... Continue Reading
Hang on, Why Should We Read the Bible in Context?
The Theological Reason for Reading in Context
Theologically, we believe that all the words of Scripture were written by God’s Spirit for his people. They are meant to both inform us—ultimately of Jesus Christ—and change our behaviour (for e.g. 2 Tim 3:16–17; 1 Pet 1:10–11; 2 Pet 1:20–21). Yet we also know that they are human documents, not transcendent of history, but records of... Continue Reading
Life, Death, and the God We Serve
When (and why) is it time to go?
Our days are numbered, and when God wants to take us home, he will. So if we believe these passages to be true, then we need to accept that it may have been time for Comperatore (who was a strong and devout Christian) to go to be with his Lord, while it was not yet... Continue Reading
Prayer Postures in the Bible
Other prayer postures you might try that I’ve found in the Bible, since there is such a variety in the Bible itself, with the goal of helping you grow in your times of prayer.
With such a variety of prayer postures in the Bible, I think we should assume that taking one particular posture for prayer is not the main issue in prayer. The primary issue is that you actually talk to the Lord when you pray. Do be aware, though, that certain postures lend themselves more readily to certain... Continue Reading
How Can God be Both Righteous and Sovereign Over Evil?
When the whole of human history is over and we are gathered in eternity, we shall see what God achieved through his sovereignty.
Sometimes, our shortsightedness causes us to question God’s ways—especially when we pray for deliverance, and things only seem to get worse. In those moments, we are tempted to doubt God’s sovereignty and wisdom. And yet, those are precisely the moments we need to trust God’s sovereignty. Ultimately, all things will work for our good and for... Continue Reading
Keep Watch Over Souls
A One-Verse Charge to Pastors
With so many needs and so many differing opportunities for good, pastors can be pulled in as many different directions as he has people. To this, Hebrews 13:17 purifies the pastoral office: his business is to care for souls, to watch over them. As doctors deal with the health of the body, pastors deal with the health... Continue Reading
Four Unexpected Consequences of Christian Celebrity Culture
Twenty centuries ago Paul expressed concern about the effect of a celebrity mindset on the Corinthian believers.
Ministry is not a way to become famous. Ministry is not a show where some perform while the rest are entertained. There should be no ministry celebrities. All believers are workers together for God in His field and in the building of his church. In Lystra, when people tried to make Paul and Barnabas celebrities... Continue Reading
If this Is Such a Grievous Sin, Jesus Would have Mentioned It
Using the Bible to promote abortion.
There are many things that Jesus “said nothing” about. This means very little, however, when you really stop and think about it. As Christians, we need to consider the entire counsel of God before we determine whether or not God’s Word approves or condemns a particular behavior. A post at Stand Up For... Continue Reading
Digital Discipleship For Your Children (2)
Seven qualities of a worshipping disciple.
We wish to shape people who love others in living, face-to-face relationships. Relationships do not thrive when characterised by exhibitionism, voyeurism, envy, boasting or gossip. Further, people who wish to escape to where they can live vicariously through their ‘digital presence’ are retreating from real relationships. We are often lost because we do not... Continue Reading
Is Your Righteousness Better than God’s?
Jesus is the source of true righteousness.
There is still within all of us the deep desire to prove ourselves. To justify ourselves by our actions. To make a go at righteousness on our own without submitting to the design for true righteousness. I didn’t used to read the instructions. I would get a piece of furniture, or some kind of... Continue Reading
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