The first and foremost theological relationship of the Word is with the Spirit. The Bible, either preached or read, is mightily used by the Holy Spirit to convert, sanctify and preserve the elect. As Ezekiel 37 demonstrates, the Spirit of Christ...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
October 31st, 1517This is Protestantism's birthday, and conservative Evangelical's supposed birthday as well--at least nominally...Well, I'll let others make my point, since they are more eloquent:"With what right may we call ourselves children of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We live in a society saturated with images: from still photos and billboards to magazines and television, to movies and Internet, Christians are bombarded with demands upon their time, energy and attention. Quiet (or even passionate) discourse...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In today’s Christian bookstores you can barely find one book on the subject of the means of grace. Indeed, many Christians are not even sure what that phrase entails. Furthermore, these means of grace are either ignored (think of the many...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
When I was about nine years old, a neighbor invited my family to church. My life has never been the same since then. Although I never knew it then, God was working things out to draw me to Him, to redeem me from my sins. Through that church I was...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The question of God deceiving Cain was brought forward last posting: Gen 4:6-7 6 And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? 7 If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Recently this verse was brought to my attention: Gen 4:6-7 6 And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? 7 If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
To understand the Virginia Tech massacre, one must understand sin and redemption. In the midst of blame-throwing, soul-searching & question-begging on the national scene, such a statement appears unbelievable. But please bear with me. Guilt is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Where in the World is the Church? A Christian View of Culture and Your Role in It Michael S. Horton A Short Book Review 1 This thought-provoking introduction to a Reformed understanding of culture is a helpful cure to the typical Evangelical...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
1 Corinthians 1:12 speaks directly to this issue of Christian tribalism: For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe's household, that there are contentions [divisions] among you. Now I say this, that each of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
