The Tragedy of Teaching: Greatness without Goodness
In this period when we are taking a final look at our syllabi to make sure we are preparing students for greatness, let us also ask whether we will meet their need to walk in the path of Christ’s goodness.
The Bible never instructs believers to emulate God in His greatness. God’s metaphysical attributes are exclusive to Him. Self-preservation would invite us to believe that divine greatness is only safe in the hands of a being with divine goodness. Our ersatz C.S. Lewis would argue that the same relationship of goodness and greatness should apply... Continue Reading
Spurgeon’s Five Marks of a Healthy Church
Spurgeon affirmed unity in the body, but not a superficial unity. In his view, a healthy church is united around sound doctrine.
A third point for Spurgeon was unity, especially unity among minsters of the gospel. In a day with much division, Spurgeon’s point is a good reminder. He said, “Whenever the foot is at enmity with the hand there must be something like madness in the body; there cannot be a sound mind within that frame... Continue Reading
The Lord Reigns
The immovable nature of God’s reign is something we should come back to frequently and often.
Just as a shipwreck victim longs to feel land beneath his feet, so we long to remember the solidity and security of former times. What we need to remember, therefore, is that even when the floods rise up—even when the rivers continue their relentless pounding—the throne of Yahweh remains fixed and immovable. The LORD... Continue Reading
10 Words Every Christian Should Know (and Be Able to Explain)
Without Christ being born in the flesh, keeping the law perfectly, and being the perfect once-for-all sacrifice for sin (Heb. 10:11-12), we would be without hope.
The doctrine of imputation is one of the most under-taught teachings in the church today, and every Christian needs to know it. God credits to us the righteousness of Christ, and this comes through faith alone, which is also God’s gift to us in Christ (Eph. 2:8-9). Additionally, our sin is credited to Christ, who,... Continue Reading
5 Things You Should Know About the End of Time
What will happen at the end of time, and what should we do in light of its coming?
If you knew the world was going to end tomorrow, what would you do? Many people believe multiple things must happen before this ending occurs. But regardless of your interpretation of the end times, THIS final end is sure, and Peter speaks as if it could come anytime. We must come to Christ—fully and deeply—and prepare... Continue Reading
Mark 13:14-37 – God Can be Trusted in the Midst of the Chaos
We cope by remembering that Jesus is in control of all things and that He loves us.
In Jesus’ various teachings concerning the end of time and His return there is a great emphasis on being ready. So I have to ask you, ‘are you ready?’ He speaks about this readiness in relation to how we live, ‘do our lives show the evidence of being born again’? Jesus wants us to have... Continue Reading
Who are the Sons of Korah?
A Closer Look at a Group of Psalmists
The sons of Korah were Levitical musicians who descended from an ancient rebel. But Korah’s sons didn’t perish with their father, because they separated themselves from him (Num. 16:26–27; 26:10–11). These sons had descendants, and the generations of Korahites extended into the days of David. When we read “Sons of Korah” in a superscription of... Continue Reading
Five Reasons Why Men Should Marry
From the beginning, God designed marriage to meet a fundamental human need for companionship.
The marriage covenant brings companionship, mutual support, and love, enhancing both spouses’ overall quality of life. As husbands and wives work towards common goals, share experiences, and grow together, they find a deep sense of fulfillment that cannot be achieved through any other relationship. Furthermore, married men tend to experience greater emotional stability due to the... Continue Reading
Why Romans 8:28 Isn’t Helping Your Anxiety
If your treasure is on earth, your emotional stability is unsafe.
Instead of forcing yourself to trust a God who isn’t protecting your earthly idols, it’s more effective to identify those false gods first. See how Jesus satisfies your desires, then reflect on God’s promises to protect your heavenly treasure. When my personal success is in jeopardy, I’m prone to anxiety. So I need to reflect... Continue Reading
The Country Music Culture War
Country music was once about embracing a certain type of culture—one that, it bears pointing out, is rapidly dying in many of the very places where country music first originated.
Just as the family-friendly, tradition-oriented culture championed by old country (think Alan Jackson’s “Small Town Southern Man”) has undergone a sharp decline over the past couple of decades, so has country music. Traditional country has been largely replaced on the Top 40 charts by what has been dubbed “bro-country” or “stadium country,” which Wikipedia helpfully... Continue Reading
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