Distinctives of Puritan Preaching: Dignity
The Puritan preacher saw his office as one of dignity and importance, character and content.
Puritan minister did not spare his pulpit efforts. He preached for an hour or two once or twice and sometimes three times a week—that is, always once or twice on Sundays, often at a week-day lecture, and occasionally on days of fasting, of thanksgiving, and election. His sermon content was based directly on the Bible,... Continue Reading
Portraits of Wisdom
For one to die in the place of many reflects the wisdom and mercy of God.
Solomon crafted his own portrait of wisdom, personified as the eternal companion of God (Prov. 8:22–31) who cries out to all people as a public voice: “Beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud: ‘To you, O men, I call, and my cry is to the children of man’ ”... Continue Reading
Understanding Wisdom and Foolishness
Where is wisdom really to be found?
A wise person submits every aspect of life (thinking, willing, and feeling) to God’s Word….A foolish person rejects God’s Word, which is a rejection of God’s way of wisdom, and pays the moral consequences for not fearing God. No one wants to be considered a fool. A fool will act in ways that bring... Continue Reading
My God, My God, Why Have You NOT Forsaken Me?
Our gracious Father never forsakes those who put their trust in Christ.
“How do I know that God will not forsake me if I come to Him?” Just look to Jesus. Know that He was forsaken on your behalf, so that you would be accepted by God. Trust in His death, and trust in His resurrection. Return to Him with repentance and faith and receive the gift... Continue Reading
Making Excuses for Evil
Hamas is deliberately, systematically, and openly making war on a civilian population.
This is not a political disagreement. It is evil incarnate. Evil must be recognized for what it is and eradicated. Every leader, soldier, and financial supporter of Hamas should be identified, hunted down, and executed. Every apologist and sympathizer for Hamas should be ashamed, publicly denounced, and removed from any position of government power and... Continue Reading
Distinguishing Marks of a Quarrelsome Person
Honorable men avoid unnecessary arguments.
Quarrelsome people stir up strife because, already knowing everything, they have no need to listen, learn, or ask questions. Hit close to home? Look to Christ. He has the power to change us and has made provision to forgive. By the death of the Prince of Peace we can be at peace with God and... Continue Reading
Climate Cultism and the Providence of God
The Lord Rules and the Earth Is His Footstool
Christians, standing on the firm foundation of Scripture, can freely assert in the face of climate cultism that Mother Earth is no deity at all, but is merely the footstool of the Father. We need not fear the several false deities and emergent mystery cults in our idolatrous land; we need only fear the God... Continue Reading
Men, Ministry, and Marriage
Love for one’s wife is more important than any form of spiritual success or wider influence in Christian ministry.
Marriage is hard. It is, at the same time, one of the great blessings and most difficult responsibilities to fulfil. But the thing that gives us strength to persevere and especially not give up hope is the knowledge that it is God who is supernaturally at work in the hearts of believers making them one. This... Continue Reading
Worship According to the Word
Seven Elements for Worship Prescribed by the Word of God
Worship according to the Word makes a huge difference in the life of every church. This difference will be clearly seen in the health of the church and its impact on the world. May the God of all grace enable his people to experience the fullness of his blessing as they gather for proper, biblical... Continue Reading
Is Israel the Chosen People of God?
Considering the covenantal status of modern-day Israel.
If we side with Israel in this war, we will not be more blessed than if we hadn’t. Instead, modern-day Israel is a people we must pray for, a people we must evangelize, and a people we will interlock hands with in glory, shouting together in the resurrection, singing the praises of our King right... Continue Reading
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