I'm painfully aware that I sometimes write about subjects which are above my pay grade. This topic is likely one of those efforts. But this Quest theme haunts me and demands my attention every now and then. So, here I go again. The Quest theme began to haunt me when I read Paul Henebury's review of Louis Markos' On … [Read more...]
The Everlasting Joys of Heaven
The Everlasting Joys of Heaven: heaven won’t be a place where believers only stand around Christ to worship and sing for eternity. People (especially unbelievers) sometimes think that heaven will be a boring place. Some joke that hell will be more interesting. The Bible tells us that it will be a place of weeping … [Read more...]
God is Desiring Israel
God is Desiring Israel - I cheekily chose the title as a play on John Piper's Desiring God. God desires to redeem the nation Israel. Moreover, He will do so for His name's sake. God is Desiring Israel to be saved. He has said as much. I've profited from various articles on John Piper's website. I own three of his … [Read more...]
Try harder to be called Antisemitic
You must try harder to be called antisemitic. At least that’s what a popular pastor has asserted, among other things. Joel Webbon, who regularly posts on a social media platform, claims that if Christians aren’t being called Nazis, antisemites, racists, misogynists and bigots, they are not trying hard enough. To be … [Read more...]
Martyn Lloyd-Jones on prayer
Martyn Lloyd-Jones on prayer: the following is taken from his book, “Spiritual Depression.” You can find Dan Phillips’ review of it HERE. See also our previous article, Praying with ACTS. First thing Lloyd-Jones writes that the Christian must begin prayer in the right way, and frame of mind. There are things we … [Read more...]
The Song of the Twenty Four Elders
There's a High Doxology in The Song of the Twenty Four Elders. As we've noted in a previous article, Doxology is an expression of praise to God, especially in the form of singing hymns and uttering praises. Revelation is a book of High Doxology, not just eschatology and symbols. Consider these verses: Holy, … [Read more...]
Christ’s Love Passes all Knowledge
Christ's Love passes all knowledge. Sometimes we can become so down on our own failings and sins that it shatters us. At such times we must remember Christ's unfathomable grace. Herbert's poem is written in old English and may put some people off. Nevertheless it came to me when I needed it. Hopefully it will be of … [Read more...]
The Term Replacement Theology
Is it correct to use the term Replacement Theology? Some prefer to say Supercessionism (allegedly a softer term). Covenant Theology proponents now reject both. I’ve recently watched several social media interactions on this subject. There are differing opinions which claim Replacement Theology and Supercessionism … [Read more...]
Highs and Lows: the Christian Life
The Christian life is a constant stream of highs and lows. Sometimes we soar high in the mountains, but more often we find ourselves languishing in deep valleys. At least I do. All the following observations are, once again, fully indebted to Ian Hamilton's book "The Gospel-Shaped Life." In a previous chapter, … [Read more...]
Praying for Israel AND the Nations
Praying for Israel AND the Nations: do we solely pray for Israel to the exclusion of our nation or other nations? A popular author within the Christian Nationalism movement chided people on social media for praying for Israel rather than America. The context of the comment involves the increasing tensions regarding … [Read more...]
