On October 2023, Hamas conducted a demonic assault on Israel. The perpetrators were described by an IDF official as “savage animals.” Yet animal predators generally only kill to survive; they don’t take particular delight in the kind of bloodlust the world witnessed. I’m not going to catalogue these; everyone knows … [Read more...]
If You Worry about the Wicked – Psalm 37
If you worry about the wicked (as I often do), go read Psalm 37. Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him, for He is just and sovereign over all things. Trust in the LORD and do good. A Twitter friend posted the following quote by D. M. Lloyd-Jones. It was taken from his commentary on Romans. I thought it was … [Read more...]
What Every Christian Must Know
What every Christian must know about a number of important things. The following insightful articles come from Gary Gilley’s website “Think on These Things.” In each case we will provide a teaser and then link to the off-site article. What every Christian must know about God Every two years, Ligonier … [Read more...]
The Madness of Sinners and a Gracious God
The Madness of Sinners and a Gracious God is one of life's great paradoxes. "The Madness of Sinners" is the title of chapter 8 of George Swinnock's book The Blessed and Boundless God. On the Madness of Sinners, Swinnock writes: If God is incomparable, sinners who dare to offend Him to His face must be … [Read more...]
The Weight of the World and Christ’s Coming
A few years ago I worked in a corporate environment. I was surrounded by account managers, salespeople and technical engineers who were constantly in and out of the office. They could be anywhere at any time, so I hardly ever paid much attention to what they were doing. I didn't report to them and we had our own tasks … [Read more...]
On Idolizing Scripture
Friends once referred me to a popular blogger-writer. He was someone who thought outside the box and even wrote a book on the rapture based on his innovative perspectives. I found some of his material intriguing (though unconvincing) at the time. More recently I discovered he'd plunged into "New Exodus" Replacement … [Read more...]
A Never Ending Gladness in God
A never ending gladness in God: Part of the title of this post is taken from chapter forty-five in John Piper's book, "Providence." The title of the chapter is New Bodies, New World, Never-Ending Gladness in God. Some preliminary side-tracking John Piper has received criticism over the years. I think rightly so … [Read more...]
Many antichrists among us
While we tend to think of The Antichrist as a single future figure, there are already many antichrists among us. It has been the case from the beginning of the church. Ian Hamilton’s study of John’s Letters is helpful. He notes that belief and behavior are inseparable, and that what you believe ought to shape how … [Read more...]
Take Comfort in Jesus Christ
In a world full of sin and depression, the first thing we ought to do is to take comfort in Jesus Christ. He is our True Peace. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 Here are examples of hymns … [Read more...]
The Cure for Demonic Oppression
Following on from a previous column about demons, we now go back to Chip Ingram (Living on the Edge) to discuss the cure for demonic oppression. Things to remember Recall that Ingram has had plenty of experience as a pastor in Santa Cruz, a place in which Pagan Wicca and Satanism thrives. The first thing he … [Read more...]
