by Jeremiah Johnson Every believer understands the frustration, confusion, and doubt caused by our sin after we’re saved. We know we’ve been transformed through the power of God’s redeeming work. He’s changed our nature and... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by Jeremiah Johnson Few issues can make a person cringe as much as slavery. It’s not the subject of casual, carefree conversation. Whether one refers to past injustices or modern evils, the subject of slavery is usually met with angst and... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
If Christ’s sacrifice completely paid the penalty for all my sins past, present, and future, why do I need to adhere to God’s commands? If it’s all been forgiven already, why can’t I do whatever I want? Those questions, in... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by Jeremiah Johnson and Wayne de Villiers You’ve likely heard the phrase too much of a good thing applied to junk food feasts, chocolate binges, and all-night movie marathons. But what about theology? Is it possible to put too much emphasis on... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by Jeremiah Johnson & Wayne de Villiers Where does a believer’s obedience come from? How does he shed the grave clothes of his former life—old habits, the pull of persistent temptations, and corrupt patterns of thought and... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by Jeremiah Johnson In the apostle John’s account of the Lord miraculously raising Lazarus from the dead, there’s a short statement that never fails to make church kids smirk. Always with an eye for practicality and propriety,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by John MacArthur Nobody's perfect. That truth, which ought to make us tremble before a God who is holy, holy, holy, is usually invoked to excuse sinful behavior. How often do we hear people brush aside their own wrongdoing with the casual words,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by Jeremiah Johnson What is it that separates Christianity from every other religion? What sets the truth apart from all the lies? While most religions differ greatly in the minutia, there is a consistent theme that runs through all of them: human... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by Jeremiah Johnson You’ve likely heard someone assert that, in spite of the wickedness we see on display in the world around us, people are basically good. Politicians, psychologists, and, sadly, religious leaders have reinforced that notion,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]