3 Ways God Preserves The Human Race
The ongoing effects of the Fall are devastating. But when curse and deny God they are lashing out at the One who sustains them, preserves them, and stays His wrath against them. Yes, these three ways God has preserved humanity are hard to swallow.
Why Having “No Creed but Christ” is a Serious Mistake
While this may seem like a small item to some readers, I contend it is a considerable thing. If we, in word and deed, deny the creeds and confessions, we also deny the clarity of scripture and God's faithfulness to His church over the ages. The gospel is clear, understandable, and reliable; creeds and confessions evidence this.
The Glories of Christ As Our Great High Priest
Rest securely, believer, knowing that Christ is your great High Priest, and you need not stumble into the throne room of God.
The Deadly Peril of Being the Double-Minded Man
The double-minded man is always hovering between two worlds.
Your ‘Fur Babies’ Aren’t Children
For the married couple who doesn’t desire kids, contra the dominion mandate of Gen. 1:28, pets fill the void of the pitter-patter of little image-bearers without much real, lasting sacrifice that is part and parcel to raising kids. In all of it, it speaks to the American ideals of comfort and freedom.
The Three Worst Bibles You Already Own
Having read the Bible numerous times, studying it deeply, and working in pastoral ministry, I believe I now have a definitive list of the worst Bibles. I can tell you from my experience in the counseling office that these Bibles will absolutely cripple any Christian. They make for weak Christians that have a hard time even muddling through this sinful world. Some of them may surprise you.
Christians, COVID-19, and the Dangerous Idol of Personal Safety
Decades of excessive comforts and conveniences have created lazy, self-serving, inward-looking Christians. Many have forgotten how to trust God for provision. Instead, we have looked to ourselves, our stocked supermarkets, our full refrigerators, and our 401ks to provide the assurance that our future’s are secure.
Church Should Be Your Excuse for Missing Everything Else
I am under the unwavering conviction that unless I am genuinely ill, people are in the throes of death, my legs are rendered inoperable, or we are trapped in our house, church attendance is mandatory.