Settlers in the Land of Love
We never can and never will reach the end of this land, for it is unbounded and unlimited, measureless and vast.
We know that in ten thousand times ten thousand years, we will still be discovering, still be marveling, still be rejoicing at the love of our great God—the love that is greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell. An old story tells of a settler who traveled from east to west, from lands... Continue Reading
Is Culture the Same as Ethnicity?
What in Scripture best parallels the concept of “culture”?
It is important to distinguish between ethnicity and culture because if we don’t, we only fuel volatile hostility between groups like white supremacists and multiculturalists. Many Christians are talking about culture these days, but unfortunately, few have given any serious thought to what culture is, especially in biblical terms. The term “culture” is a... Continue Reading
When the Imago Dei Goes Astray…
Those ensnared in the mind-scrambling grip of critical race theory view themselves as their own ultimate source of truth.
It’s important to understand that postmodernism, from which critical race theory was originally spawned, denies either that fully certain truth exists at all, or that if it does exist, it is unknowable by man. In my LAST ARTICLE, we discussed the gravest danger of critical race theory for Christians. In this one, we will briefly... Continue Reading
3 Practical Ways to Stop Burdening Ourselves to Death
We are carrying burdens that we were never meant to bear.
God calls us to focus on what he has placed in front of us in our personal lives, families, and the church. If we are not neglecting these, and we have time left over, we are called to care about the needs of the community; however, we should never reverse the order. I have... Continue Reading
The Problem Is Us
When we encounter something that troubles us in Scripture, we are tempted to think that the problem is with the text or with the God who revealed it.
The real “problem” regarding the destruction of the Canaanites is not why the merciful God imposed such a judgment. Instead, the more pressing question is why the holy God does not execute such judgments more often. He certainly could. But He does not because He is gracious. Those who reject the claims of Christ... Continue Reading
Two Steps to Engage Anyone
As ambassadors for Christ our mission is to proclaim the message of reconciliation.
Ambassadors first learn about the people, their language, their history, their values, and their foreign policy concerns. That way, when they go to the foreign country, they can draw upon that knowledge to carefully craft their message. As ambassadors for Christ, we should do the same. I’m often asked what my strategy is with Muslims.... Continue Reading
The Illusion of Porn “Literacy”
The push for porn literacy classes reveals just how decadent the liberal dream has become.
Porn literacy beatifies pornography, and its advocates know this. If proponents of porn literacy believed pornography to be harmful and destructive—as it is—they would teach their students to believe this. The curriculum is a worldview masquerading as critical thinking. Contemporary progressivism faces a pressing dilemma. It must continue the sexual revolution’s legacy of free... Continue Reading
Beware of Twisted Teachers
The faithful pastor will look for wolves both outside and inside the church.
We’re living in an era of history where it’s unpopular to call out the wolves and warn God’s people of error and danger. That work is often viewed as insensitive, mean-spirited, and rude. Paul loved the church of Jesus Christ. Undoubtedly he gave his time, energy, and life’s blood in order to preach the... Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Grief
Cries of terror filled the scattered homes that make up the rural community of Nwori Nduobashi.
According to a 2021 Report on Nigeria’s Security by the European Asylum Support Office, “Between 2015 and 2018, it has been estimated that at least 3,641 people have been killed and an estimated 300,000 have been displaced as a result of the conflicts.” On Sunday, May 30th, cries of terror filled the scattered homes... Continue Reading
Holding on to the “Things Revealed”
There are many things that God has revealed that are not secret, and we are meant to think about these things.
The words of the Aaronic blessing came home with great poignancy and power as I thought how in a few hours Mabel would see and feel the light of God’s face shining upon her in glory, experiencing the blessing of God perfectly. I was due to write my monthly Gentle Reformation article last month... Continue Reading
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