Understanding the Law: Part I
Introduction There is perhaps no other Biblical subject that confuses and confounds Christians more than that of the Mosaic Law and its applicability today. On one hand, it is believed and understood that “the law has passed away,” as Christians have been “released” from it (Rom. 7:6). On the other hand, it is also acknowledged […]
The Trembling Pastor
“And He Himself gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ” (Eph. 4:11-12). I want to address this to those currently as pastors, teachers, evangelists, or […]
Children: The Best Bible School for Adults
“These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons, and shall speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up” (Deut. 6:6-7). In our society, we tend […]
Discovering Perfect Faithfulness
Perfect faithfulness is neither seen nor an expected virtue from any child of Adam. We know and have experienced that no human can be perfectly faithful to another, no matter how hard one may attempt to be faithful. We can never achieve it and seldom obtain it. You might have hoped those in your life […]
High Strangeness and a Christian Response
High strangeness is, undoubtedly, highly intriguing. Stories about UFOs, Mothman, Bigfoot, and so on, are incredibly captivating for many. Countless “reality” shows have been dedicated to documenting the findings and stories of those who claim to have witnessed these highly strange phenomena. To some extent, it seems that high strangeness has existed for a long time. For […]
On Justification through Faith Alone in Christ Alone
The impacts of theology do not merely extend to seminaries, theological institutions, and the pastorate. Theology impacts everyone, regardless of circumstance, pedigree, or vocation. Truly, theology matters, and it matters for sanctification and salvation, yes, but also for every facet of life, such as our work ethic. Since part of the mandate of Titus 1:9 to “exhort in […]
Dying Thoughts of a Godly Man
“Words and actions are transient things, and being once past, are nothing; but the effect of them on an immortal soul may be endless,” (Baxter, Dying Thoughts). I came across this little book by Richard Baxter when my wife and I, along with some friends, decided to go through the Tim Challies reading challenge in 2019. Though […]
Remember Me
“I remember the days of old; I meditate on all You have done; I muse on the work of Your hands” (Ps. 143:5). What does it mean to remember something? What value is there in memory? We all recognize the importance of a good memory on a practical level. We draw upon our memory every […]
What Laws Are We Supposed to Obey?
Stop me if you think you have heard this one before: “You Christians are such hypocrites. You pick and choose which parts of the Bible you like. If you were a serious Christian, you would make sure not to eat pork or shellfish, just like Leviticus says!” Many who desire to dismantle or disprove Christianity try to attack God’s […]
Is God For Us?
“Is God for me?” It’s a question I’ve asked myself countless times in moments of sickness, suffering, and hardship. I easily answer “yes” when all is well. Of course, God is for me. I am healthy. I have a good job, a nice car, a roof over my head, and a wife – […]