What was the pervading eschatology of the church fathers? Did they have any consensus on eschatological beliefs? You might be surprised. Every once in a while I spot an online squabble about the early church fathers' beliefs. Sometimes it's an academic one regarding epistemology; Augustine, Thomas Aquinas etc. Often … [Read more...]
God’s Wisdom in Affliction
God's Wisdom in Affliction: Sometimes God allows affliction in our lives. Just ask Job. His ways are not our ways. While we cannot divine God's mind and purposes, we know that He is good. Therefore, we must have faith in Him no matter what occurs around us. I confess that this is easier said than done in my life. We … [Read more...]
Is the Pretrib Rapture Anti-Semitic?
Is the Pretrib Rapture Anti-Semitic? Is pretrib latently anti-Semitic? Does it have anti-Jewish baggage because of its eschatology? I often see strange comments on social media. One person in a group wrote that believing in pretribulationism means you believe Israel has to face persecution alone. They went on to say … [Read more...]
Why Does the World hate the Jews?
Why Does the World hate the Jews? Anti-Semitism has existed since Israel became a nation. It is insidious and ingrained in history. Over the years I've written articles pointing it out in various institutions and individuals, and even countries. One of my biggest frustrations with the church is its adoption of … [Read more...]
A Year of Looking Up
Another year is upon us; let it be a year of looking up. Let us be heavenly minded and our cares won't paralyze us. As we look out onto the world, let's remember that our citizenship is in heaven. I thought I'd put together a few scriptural reminders, mainly for myself when I (too often) get stuck in a valley. Some … [Read more...]
Charles Spurgeon’s New Year’s Benediction
Charles Spurgeon's New Year's Benediction: If ever we needed a benediction for a New Year it's now. And Spurgeon is the trusted pastor to point us truly. If you're like me, it might take a lot to draw your attention away from Twitter or Facebook, or whatever. Now there's a New Year's Resolution for you! The modern … [Read more...]
Praying with A C T S
Alf recently wrote the article How's Your Spiritual Warfare Going? In the article he references Chip Ingram's book The Invisible War and encouraged me to read it - I'm so glad I did! Since we started this website/ministry we've both being going through a roller coaster of emotions and, at times, it has been very … [Read more...]
The Messiah and Future Israel
The Messiah and Future Israel: Below are the concluding thoughts from Larry Pettegrew's chapter (The Messiah's Lecture on the Future of Israel) of Forsaking Israel. I recommend the book, and especially the first chapter: The Curious Case of the Church Fathers and Israel. The Conclusion The … [Read more...]
Finding Joy in the Wrong Trials
Finding joy in the wrong trials: The Apostle James writes that Christians ought to consider it all joy when they encounter various trials (James 1:2). But, what if they're the wrong trials? Stephen Sizer's trial Former Anglican Vicar Stephen Sizer was recently found guilty of "conduct unbecoming and anti-Semitic … [Read more...]
Alistair Begg and Romans 1
Alistair Begg and Romans 1—One Sunday morning Pastor Begg delivered another powerful sermon on Romans (1:24-27). Its impact had a flow-on effect on the Twitter-sphere. Snippets of his sermon were freely shared by Christians the following week; and rightly so! At the 7 minute mark Pastor Begg gives an account … [Read more...]
