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.
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.
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?
Seek Wealth Humbly Before God

How are we to think about building our business? The normal way of speaking about growing wealth and building our businesses must not be antithetical to the Christian life.
He Must Increase and So Must I: The Pride of Pursuing Christian Stardom

The attempt to exalt Christ and self at the same time is like attempting to inhale and exhale at the same time. This cannot be done.