Many Christians today struggle to enjoy life. They are taught a version of Christianity whereby they are to be so heavenly minded that they are of no earthly good. This of course isn’t the vision of the Christian life that the Bible teaches. The Bible presents the vision of the Christian life as one whereby […]
The Things of Earth Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts Read More »
I can honestly admit to having never read a book like Paul Tautges Comfort the Grieving. Manuals on how to shepherd people through the valley of the shadow of death are not exactly popular. In this short work, however, the author seeks to make such a topic accessible for pastors. Comforting the grieving is, he
Today’s theological issues are often polarizing. People fight over “their side” of many secondary and third order issues as if they are of first importance to the gospel. Of course these discussions and conversations are important, especially when the Bible speaks to them. Therefore, we should study them, but not divide over them, nor retreat
Jesus Outside The Lines: A Way Forward For Those Who Are Tired of Taking Sides Read More »
The presence of God is both a widely misused and misunderstood term in theology. Many attribute God’s presence to some sort of warm fuzzy one gets if they do the right series of things or if they are perhaps somehow spiritual enough to warrant finding their way into the presence of God almighty. Biblically speaking,
The Presence of God: It’s Place in the Storyline of Scripture and the Story of our Lives Read More »
The Book of Romans has a long and rich tradition in the history of the Church. Some of the best theologians and teachers of the Church have devoted their entire lives to mining the depths of Romans and have provided some of the best commentaries on this vital biblical book. Pastor Donald Barnhouse spent some
Let’s be honest. The modern model of relationships is broken. Divorce is rampant, so-called couples live together and have children outside of wedlock, and our youth run from one relationship to another leaving a trail of broken hearts. Is this God’s design for male/female sexuality and relationships? Is the modern dating model and the go
What He Must Be…If He Wants to Marry My Daughter Read More »
What is worship? Is it the raising of our voices in song during a church service or gathering of believers or is worship far more than just a once or twice a week occurrence? If worship is more than just singing songs, then what does Scripture say about what praising almighty God is all about,
Enthroned on Our Praise: An Old Testament Theology of Worship Read More »
When it comes to preaching the gospel to oneself we need more not less help. To preach the gospel to ourselves is to apply the truth of the Bible to ourselves by the grace of God. This is an important discipline, one that I’ve found to be vital to my own Christian life and growth.
Experiencing The Trinity: The Grace of God For the People of God Read More »