Acknowledging our need of Christ is requisite to a true coming to Christ. And what is it that an unbeliever needs? Isn't it a rescue from God's wrath against sin? This truth is vividly brought out in Geoffrey Thomas' little book Everyone's Invited. Thomas notes that God (who is omniscient) knows everything … [Read more...]
I Believe in Christ So what?
I Believe in Christ. So what? Would a comment like that coming up in a conversation startle you? How would you respond? So what! In two of his books, "The Battle Belongs to the Lord" and "Covenantal Apologetics," K. Scott Oliphint recalls an incident involving discussing the gospel with someone. The man affirmed … [Read more...]
The Pastor’s Mandate
The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy: I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they … [Read more...]
An Introduction to Christology
An introduction to Christology. Below is a snippet and link to an article from Union Publishing which asks the important question: "Who is Jesus?" I met a Jesus when I was in the New Age. But where did these folk get their Jesus from? What does the Bible say about Him? Author Donald Fairbairn Surely the most … [Read more...]
What is Biblical Worship – Daniel Block
I became aware of Dr. Block a few years ago when I saw his book on worship (For the Glory of God) in church. The subject of worship has been on my mind since I first started blogging some time after I became a Christian. What is worship? Believe it or not, I began to form some awkward thoughts about worship from … [Read more...]
What is the Perseverance of the Saints?
What is the Perseverance of the Saints? Can someone lose their salvation? The following article may help frame some answers. Of course, it won't settle the debate for everyone. From Got Questions Perseverance of the saints is the name that is used to summarize what the Bible teaches about the eternal security of … [Read more...]
Rejoice and Tremble in The Lord?
Rejoice and tremble in the Lord? It almost sounds like an oxymoron. Yet Michael Reeves has written that fear and joy of the Lord go hand in hand. Rejoice & Tremble: The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord is the title of a book written by Mike Reeves. This post isn't a review. You can read someone … [Read more...]
Israel Will Mourn for Him
And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn. Zech 12:10 One day Israel will mourn for its … [Read more...]
The Joyful Prayer of Augustine
The Joyful Prayer of Augustine: Often when thinking of Augustine I remember the man who allegorized eschatology - rejected premillennialism, converted to amillennialism. It would be fair to say that many premillennialists and non-Calvinists avoid reading Augustine. Yet one thing I was taught over the years was that … [Read more...]
A God of Love and Wrath
A God of love and wrath: Unfortunately, some things are learned the hard way. My wandering around in the New Age taught me several lessons I hope never to forget. I wish I hadn't gone through all that. But I probably needed to in order to drive these lessons into my thick skull. I finally learned the reality of … [Read more...]
