I and the Father Are One
I think the early creeds and the post-Reformation era confession were right, and I think John 10:30 is one text that proves they were.
Let us suppose I were to ask if a person believed in the doctrine of the full deity, divinity, or Godness of our Lord—that our Lord Jesus, according to his divine nature, is of the same, singular essence, glory, will, and power as the Father. Let us suppose they answer “yes.” Let us further suppose... Continue Reading
By Faith We Let Them Go
Every time a believer moves from this earth to paradise, it is an answer to Christ’s prayer.
“A good old divine remarks, “Many times Jesus and His people pull against one another in prayer. You bend your knee in prayer and say ‘Father, I desire that Your saints be with me where I am’; Christ says, ‘Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where... Continue Reading
Gratefulness and God’s Sovereign Goodness
There is no area of life where God is not graciously and constantly engaged in supplying our needs.
J.I. Packer points out that the biblical word for this is “grace,” both common and special grace. Common grace refers to the blessings of our daily life, while special grace refers to the blessing of God’s salvation. Of the former, Packer says, “Every meal, every pleasure, every possession, every bit of sunshine, every night’s sleep,... Continue Reading
10 Reasons You Can’t Cancel Christmas
Here are ten implications of the Incarnation – ten realities that cannot be cancelled, but must be celebrated in 2020 just as in every other year.
So much has changed this year. But nothing has changed. God is worthy of all glory, and the peace that broke into our world back then is still just as real today, as we continue to live in anticipation of the total peace that only Jesus’ reign on Earth will bring. Let’s pray that our... Continue Reading
Beauty: the Link Between General and Special Revelation
Consider the many similarities between art and religion.
One of the unfortunate fruits of the Enlightenment is the tendency to regard the aesthetic experience as one separate from faith. In fact, the aesthetic experience has a religious character, and the religious experience is aesthetic. Art requires selfless humility, imaginative faith, and wise judgements, just as Christian spirituality requires receptivity, imagination, and good judgement.... Continue Reading
Preach the Law, Then Preach Grace
To appreciate the good news we must first hear the bad news.
The truth is, as sinners we only want to hear good things. We want to hear that we are OK. But what we need to hear is the hard truth that we are not OK, but under God’s wrath – unless we repent. Thus before we can proclaim the wonders of God’s matchless grace to... Continue Reading
Covetousness and Gratitude
Covetousness is often involved when any one of the Ten Commandments is broken
When we worship other gods, fail to rest and worship on the Christian Sabbath, do not honor those in authority, or struggle with any form of adultery, it is because we are coveting. When we worship the ways of the world, long for a self-serving Sabbath, claim our own authority, or desire our neighbor’s spouse,... Continue Reading
What’s An Exile to Do? Devote Yourself to Your God
Don’t let your pre-Christian ignorance determine your choices and affections now.
Recognize that the holy God has called us to Himself. In doing so, He has united us by His Holy Spirit to Christ. Old unholy passions have been cut off from their food supply. New holy affections have been implanted. The seeds of holiness have started to grow. Meanwhile, Peter directs us onto the right path to take: don’t... Continue Reading
When You Pray, It’s Okay to Plagiarize
The sufficiency of Scripture begets the sufficiency of this prayer.
If you have ever wondered whether God answers your prayers, then wonder no more. By praying to him what he has given you to pray, you are assured he not only hears but answers your prayers according to his good and perfect will. Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your... Continue Reading
Christians, Let’s Get Reacquainted with Meekness
We don’t have to advocate for ourselves any more; we have a better advocate on our behalf.
The meek can put aside their rights, privileges, and power because they believe that if God is for them, none can be against them. The meek have been robbed of the need to advance their own cause and status and had it replaced with confidence in the will and fatherhood of God. They have this confidence... Continue Reading
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