Natural Law and Outhouses – What Do They Have in Common?
Both outhouses and natural law have been useful in their own day, but now they have become nothing but a blight on our landscape.
What is the fatal flaw among the natural law proponents? The natural law proponents have greatly underestimated the power of sin in the unbeliever apart from some form of the influence of the Christian Faith. The Westminster Confession of Faith VI.2 states that in the Fall man “became dead in sin, and wholly defiled in... Continue Reading
PCA Members Should Speak Out on Overture 15
I believe the failure of the PCA to include the language of Overture 15 in the BCO will be harmful to the peace and purity of the PCA.
One action our denomination can take now is by making it clear to the world, our presbyteries, and our churches through Overture 15 that men who define themselves as homosexual cannot be elders in our denomination. Perhaps even more important is that we make this strong statement to our members, church courts, the world,... Continue Reading
Free Will and “Gay Christianity”
Can man in his fallen condition blame someone else, even his Creator, for his moral failures?
How does the biblical doctrine of “Free Will” address the popular notions of “gay Christianity” or what has been called Side B or Revoice theology? This false teaching claims that one’s sexual orientation (a Freudian concept not a biblical one) is present at birth and is unchangeable. Indeed, this teaching considers it abusive to attempt... Continue Reading
What the Church Needs Now
The church must not use the world’s language, measurements, or solutions to correct the wrongs in the community of Faith.
The Evangelical world is in a great position to stand up against all manner of evil in our culture as it is unfolding before our very eyes in the name of social justice. We can give the world something concrete by which to see that Christ makes a difference in how to deal with sin.... Continue Reading
Living Stones
We are reminded that the church is not a building but a people.
In Him we are precious, valued, chosen not because we are choice but because of His grace. We are enfolded into Christ’s church not to be admired as we might admire the beauty of the great cathedrals of Europe, but to serve. Peter identifies us as a holy priesthood, tasked with the responsibility and joy... Continue Reading
Give Others Their Moment
Allow others to share without one-upping them.
Your friend shares about their special needs child? You are listening to a story of your friend who is a caregiver and the surgery the person they care for just had? Your friend just took their family to a special camp and had a great experience? Phil. 2:3-5, “do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit,... Continue Reading
God and Healing
Sometimes when we pray people are healed, and sometimes they aren’t. But why is that, why isn’t everyone healed?
It is important to wrestle with these questions in an attempt for answers. Why is God’s will so, seemingly, horrible to some people who love him? Here’s my answer: I don’t know. But I continue to believe that he is the sovereign King of the Universe, that he is Goodness itself, and that he loves... Continue Reading
The Book of Job is About Asking the Wrong Question
The big reveal after 34 chapters is that everyone was asking the wrong question.
God is too free and wisdom is too profound for the retributive principle to be immutably true in every situation; rather, it is mutably true in many situations. And so we should not judge on the basis of the appearance of things but be slow to judge. We will protect ourselves from thinking that God is... Continue Reading
Three Reasons to Study Church History
The history of Christianity lived out—is fascinating.
Were it not for heretics, we might not have the New Testament canon. Or a clarified doctrine of the Trinity (insomuch as we can clarify that) as found in the Athanasian Creed. And we likely wouldn’t have the understanding of Jesus as being simultaneously both fully human and fully divine, or his being of the... Continue Reading
Imagine That: Why You Need to Cultivate a Sanctified Imagination
Imagination, when rightly used, is one of the most powerful tools God gives us to put off the old nature and to walk in the new.
As you read the Scripture, pay attention to the imagery. Ask God to awaken your imagination. Instead of filling your mind with the endless images of television and YouTube, let the Word of God prompt your creativity. Begin to imagine what you can do to serve others and to share the message of Christ’s cross... Continue Reading
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