Understanding the Law: Part III
Thus far in the series, we have seen that the Mosaic Law serves as a form of instructional case law and that the circumstances in which the Law was given are based on the principled realities which derive from the good character of God. Put simply, the Law is the embodiment of His righteous and […]
Understanding the Law: Part II
In Part I of Understanding the Law, we established that the Law of God, as given by God to Moses, is best understood as a type of instructional case law. The Law takes principles of wisdom and then wraps them in specific, circumstantial commands, which were relevant and applicable to Israel. However, though the Law is […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Priest’s War
“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the tearing down of strongholds” (2 Cor. 10:3-4). The Greek historian, Herodotus once remarked that “in times of peace, sons bury their fathers; but in […]
Pastors, Race Cars, and Pace Cars
I have observed that pastoring, teaching, preaching, and other elements of ministry life can often feel like a race. If you are a pastor, teacher, or preacher, you know the feeling that I am describing.
The Alpha and Omega of Joy: Proverbs 14:13
In a world touched by sin, even joy must end in grief. People grow old, children move away, and things fade away. It is a reality that Solomon described in Proverbs, and it is a reality that Jesus chose not to avoid. Thankfully, Jesus’ grief stands at the end of worldly joy and marks the beginning of joy eternal.
Those with Excuse: Romans 1:18-20
Romans 1:18-20 serves as the justification for how and why God can condemn humanity for their sin. It demonstrates why we are without excuse, but could it also give hope for the universal salvation of children who die in the womb and in infancy?
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.
Five Practices That Will Change Your Life
Many Christians admit to feeling that they are not growing in their faith. They are frequently given to old sins, and in reality, their life doesn’t look much different to that of their unbelieving counterparts. These five biblically prescribed practices, however, can and will change your life, by the grace of God.