Ephesians: Chosen in Christ
A Biblical exposition of the doctrine of the sovereignty of God in salvation, as seen in our choosing in Christ before the foundation of the world.
Government: A Christian Institution
Governments, wherever in the world, are expected to obey the Word of God. They are not neutral entities existing outside of religion and culture. They are either protecting and preserving life, which is their function, or they are degrading and destroying life.
St. Nicholas and the Tradition of Gift-Giving
Embracing the tradition of St. Nicholas’ gift-giving is not just about preserving a historical or cultural practice; it is about realigning our holiday gestures with foundational Christian values.
A Singular Savior: Psalm 3:1-2
It is no easy matter to maintain our faith and peace when reversals seem to multiply against us. Our lives are on a fast track downhill.
Lessons From Jude Pt.1: What Does It Mean To Be “Called” By God?
How can one with dirty hands become clean by scrubbing himself with those same hands? There is only one solution: he must be the object of cleansing and not the worker of cleansing. Consequently, to be “called” identifies the Christian as one who has been appointed to be the object of God’s affections, mercy, and saving grace, to be chosen to be part of the royal priesthood, someone for Christ’s own possession (1 Pet. 2:9).
The Forgotten Aspect of Reconciliation
Christ died in order to reconcile us back to the Father as well as each other. What should Christians keep in mind to consistently foster reconciliation among ourselves?
The Insidious Vice of Greed
Greed is insidious. Beware of its deception and adhere to a Biblical worldview in order to be enlightened in this money-mongering culture. Choose God’s glory over the American dream.
Kiss The Son: Psalm 2:10-12
Present-day kings of the earth should not be thought to be heads of state. That may have been true in times past, but power is rarely in their hands now. The Hitlers, Stalins, Titos, and Sadam Husseins may have a short day, a passing flash of glory, but they are soon overthrown in today’s world climate.
Faithful Service: Work Without Want
What does faithful service to God look like? True devotion lies in selfless acts of obedience to God, glorifying Him instead of ourselves.
The Violent Take It by Force
When Jesus says in Matthew 11:12 that the kingdom of heaven was suffering violence, and the violent were taking it by force, what exactly did He mean? As it turns out, there is good reason to believe that He was encouraging Christians to actively pursue Him with spiritual violence. But what exactly is spiritual violence?