We Have Such a High Priest | Hebrews 7:26-8:5
He is holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
We have such a high priest. A priest that is eternally and omnipotently using His exaltation in order to serve us. Priests primarily served in two functions. They offered sacrifices to atone for sin, and they made intercession, praying to God on others’ behalf. Presently, Jesus is serving as our high priest by praying for... Continue Reading
Being Ready for Jesus’ Return Anytime
Jesus calls his people to be ready for his return which will come at a time that we do not expect (Matt 24:44).
Getting ready for Jesus’ return is not a matter of working out the exact date; Jesus told us that was impossible. It is about just getting on with the job God has called us to do. Just ask yourself again each day: how I can live for my Lord today? How can I love God... Continue Reading
What is a Human?
The Christian anthropology of imago Dei insists that every human life is sacred.
Christians decry abortion and medical assistance in death because each human person is imago Dei. Christians decry sexism, racism, ableism, and other dehumanizing -isms because each human person is imago Dei. Christians care about alleviating poverty and providing holistic care because each human person is imago Dei. Christians seek justice for all who are oppressed,... Continue Reading
What Does It Mean to be a Busybody?
A busybody is someone who busies himself with what does not belong to himself.
Whether at the workplace or in the home, God gives men and women noble work to do. Without anything to do, we could learn to become busybodies and be unduly drawn into the affairs of others, perhaps even criminal in nature. May God help us to mind our own affairs, diligently do what He commands,... Continue Reading
Penal Substitutionary Atonement
Christ’s death for your everyday life.
This biblical understanding of Christ’s penal substitutionary death stands at the very heart of the Christian Gospel. Therefore, it is truly a doctrine for Christians to cherish “in the everyday.” As we walk this pilgrimage on the way to our heavenly homeland, we will continue to battle indwelling sin within us and the influence of... Continue Reading
Gospel 201: A Review of the Basics
The Gospel is not good advice about what we should do to find salvation. It is the good news of what God has done.
In Christ, the Gospel is the very ground we walk on. To leave it behind is to leave the faith behind altogether. Christians are people who, by God’s grace and not by any merit of their own, have been clothed in Christ’s righteousness and welcomed into God’s family. If we don’t return to the Gospel again... Continue Reading
The Nature of God’s Word is to be Persecuted
How is it that the Christian leaders in our time pursue just the opposite?
The way unto life is not wide nor is it open to all forms of interpretation. There is only one way and that is through the narrow gate which sends us down the strait and narrow way which leads to life. What this means to our 21st Century minds, which are way too sophisticated (tongue... Continue Reading
What Is Sloth?
Two different types of sloth—theological and proverbial.
The Proverbs speak often about honest work and the importance of guarding against laziness and sloth (Prov. 12:24, 27; 15:19; 18:9; 19:24, 21:25; 22:13, 24:30; 26:13–15, KJV). And this is the type of sloth that most people think of when they think of sloth. Where the theologically slothful are misapplying doctrine, the proverbially slothful are... Continue Reading
The Beauty of Belonging to a Good Master
By being in God’s presence we experience glory and goodness, instead of darkness and corruption (2 Pet. 1:4).
To be completely dependent upon Jesus Christ—to be counted as his slave, to be dependent upon and belong forever to one who loves so deeply that he died for us and calls us to a good place—should fill us with peace, knowing that this Lord cares for us perfectly and will provide for us. Not... Continue Reading
His Commandments Are Not Burdensome
Being born again gives rise to faith in the promises of God.
The commandments of God are not burdensome when we have been truly born again and are walking rightly, following Christ in the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Instead of a burden, there is actually joy and contentment in such a soul. Even when difficulties do come, such a soul is sorrowful, yet rejoicing. And, dear... Continue Reading
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