Paralyzing Accusations: Satan’s Ploy to Debilitate Believers
Go out and fight the dragon and push back the darkness with the good news of the gospel and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
We don’t have to bear the weight of our guilt because the blood of Christ has been shed to cover us! If it hadn’t been shed, we would have no defense. But, if we are not steeped in Gospel truths and preach these truths to ourselves everyday, then we are liable to listen to Satan’s... Continue Reading
Underminers, Compromisers, and the Confused – The Sufficiency of Scripture Matters
It is either God’s Word or man’s woefully weak opinions. There is no middle ground.
In all cases, the ideologies of men are lifted up as the means by which Christians ought to model their life and practice. Sure, the Bible is important, but: it doesn’t allow us to remodel society; it doesn’t put people in the pews in large numbers; and it doesn’t always make us feel great about... Continue Reading
Do As They Say
Their bad motives, their sinful use of the gospel-preaching to try and get at Paul, doesn’t falsify their gospel.
In a time when more than a few favored teachers sitting in the chair of Moses have taken a moral tumble, or have had their fleshly motives exposed, it’s worth remembering that neither morals nor motives actually make what is true false, any more than the good motives and sterling behavior of an Arian makes... Continue Reading
Which Abortion ‘Restrictions’ Restrict Abortion?
While it may currently be an exercise in futility, there is still considerable value in passing pro-life legislation.
Our dedication to pursuing justice for the unborn should not be abandoned simply because we have been losing the fight for half a century. Each time a federal court blocks newly passed pro-life laws, it highlights once again how abortion precedents are not only unjust but often opposed by the public. We should keep passing... Continue Reading
Leading in Public Prayer
Public prayer is both a gift and a skill that can be developed and improved over time.
Spurgeon was once asked what he would do if forced to give up either the sermon or the pastoral prayer. His answer was the sermon would just have to go. Ministers might keep this priority in mind before they turn over the prayers of the church to others, even ruling elders, who by gifts and... Continue Reading
Biblical Fathering: On Being Fair
Fairness is an essential step in biblical fathering that demonstrates to our kids how they should treat others.
Fairness encompasses each of these areas, so we must examine each to ensure we do not unfairly provoke our children to anger. When fathers find the proper balance in these areas, we demonstrate the kind of behavior that allows us to teach our kids the biblical principles behind them… Not only does it make life... Continue Reading
How to Find Hope When Hope Has Perished
With the author of Lamentations, we must return to the theme of God’s steadfast love.
His steadfast love is the grounds for our hope; his Son Jesus has secured our hope. While the author of Lamentations felt the judgment of God personally for his transgressions, Jesus felt the judgment of God personally for our transgressions. Jesus suffered, cried out, and waited on the Lord—all for us. He hoped that God would raise him... Continue Reading
Hope Makes a Broken Heart Bigger
The day is coming when the glory of Christ will rush upon our sad world like the roar of many waters.
In Jesus Christ, we have tasted a love that cannot lie. This love, poured into our hearts like a river, flows to us from Calvary’s fountain, where “while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly” (Romans 5:6). And if Christ’s love found a way to forgive all our sins,... Continue Reading
Infant Baptism and the Future of the Church
When we bring a child for baptism, we are watching, claiming, believing into the faith of Abraham and Jeremiah.
I believe that, unless Jesus comes back first (Lord, come quickly!), the next generation will be full of glorious stories of redemption. It will be full of stories of those united to Jesus Christ and washed in His blood. I believe that the church will suffer in ways that echo the longings of Abraham and... Continue Reading
A Trustworthy Statement
We all struggle here at some point in our walk, but there are a great number of professing Christians who are not genuine.
What does it mean that even though many professing Christians are actually faithless, but Christ is faithful? He is faithful to save all those who truly believe (John 3:16), He is equally faithful to judge all who do not (John 3:18). This is Christ’s faithfulness to Himself. He is Holy and immutable and will be... Continue Reading
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