Romans 8: A Comforting Reminder
To know that God is our Father and we his child! This is the stuff worship is made of!
What better news could you ponder than to know that the God of all creation, the God who controls every detail and atom in existence, is your Father. Consider that personal pronoun, your. You are his child, and he your Father. Stand tall, dear Christian, and remember who your beloved and loving Father is. For all who are led by... Continue Reading
Strengthen What Remains
The deadening of our spiritual life can happen in countless ways.
Through his word, Jesus is calling you back to your first love (Revelation 2:4). He is telling you not to give in to the sins of your culture. Do not fear what you are about to suffer (Revelation 2:10). Wake up and strengthen what remains. Remember from where you have fallen (Revelation 2:4). Wake up and strengthen what remains and... Continue Reading
The Problem with Aquinas
The recent enthusiasm that many Protestants have shown for Thomas Aquinas is a mistake; they do not serve the church well by praising and commending him to members.
In summary, the recent enthusiasm that many Protestants have shown for Thomas is a mistake. The church has not been well-served by its eminent men lavishing praise upon an idolater and commending him to her members. There are many among us, especially young men, who are zealous to learn all that they might about the... Continue Reading
Why Is the Substitutionary Atonement Essential?
The Son of God eternally loved His own and willingly laid down His life for His people in order to save them from the eternal wrath of God.
The principal work of Jesus on the cross was atoning for the sins of His people by standing in their place and bearing the consequences and judgment of their sins. Jesus was constituted a sinner—though without any sin of His own—by the imputation of the sins of God’s people to His own person so that... Continue Reading
King Charles III and Securing the True Protestant Religion
As King of the United Kingdom, Charles III bears the title “Defender of the Faith.”
Given the current state of the Church of Scotland and uncertainty of King Charles III’s sincere commitment to Protestantism, today’s pageantry may prove to be mere formality and tradition. Nevertheless, Jesus Christ, the only King and Head of the Church, has taught us to pray: “Thy kingdom come,” which, in part, is a petition that... Continue Reading
Paul’s Golgothic Doctrine of Sanctification
What the Corinthians wanted was the stuff of this age but what they needed was to grasp and believe is that the path to true, Holy Spirit-ual power is through death.
The starting point of sanctification is not obedience. It is faith, trust, confidence in the Christ who was obedient for us sinners. Paul calls the gospel foolishness because that is how it seems to pagans. What has the death, burial, resurrection, ascension, and return of a Jewish rabbi to do with power, success, and influence in this world? From... Continue Reading
Samford Turns Away Episcopalians, Presbyterians from Event Due to LGBTQ Views, Activist Says
The Presbyterian Church (USA) and Episcopal Church college chaplains had taken part in previous ministry fairs at Samford with no problems.
Samford University defended its stance on the matter in a letter sent to students and shared with faculty and staff. Vice President of Student Affairs Philip Kimrey noted that “the university has a responsibility to formally partner with ministry organizations that share our beliefs.” A campus minister at Samford University turned away Presbyterian Church (USA)... Continue Reading
Then Comes the Breaking
Something taps into the deep well of sorrow that resides deep inside of you—sorrow you didn’t even know was there—and you are flooded with the pain.
We think the absence of pain is the goal, but God is known for allowing acute pain in service of deeper healing. Like a broken bone that must be reset, the parts of us that have learned to get by without an ever-present awareness of God’s compassionate and knowing care need to be broken afresh... Continue Reading
Godly Intimacy
Like the food in which we delight, or the drink in which we enjoy, intimacy between a husband and wife should lead to the praise of God, as we remember our God in the goodness of his gift.
We must keep watch over our lives by guarding our heart’s affections. Let us make sure that we do rejoice in our spouse alone, even as we remember our Lord for the goodness of the gift he has given us. It was the winter of 1986 when I first laid eyes on my future... Continue Reading
Should the Church Promote Deeds of Darkness for Missional Purposes?
What if the justification is that “we are trying to reach the culture and love people in the culture and win a hearing with them?”
While the line may not be obvious to some for how Christians can serve and witness in the world, it should be clear that hosting an event on church property in “The Chapel” with a “Dragon” and “Celestial Bodies” with the face of Christ in the backdrop, and where Romans 1 anti-Worship is celebrated should... Continue Reading
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