Christ or Chaos: Identifying the Colossian Opponent
In the prison epistle to the Colossians, written sometime between 60 AD and 62 AD according to the MacArthur Bible Handbook, the apostle Paul writes about the deity of Jesus Christ. In the first of four chapters, Paul positively instructs us of the deity of Jesus Christ. In the second chapter, Paul negatively opposes those who […]
Strong to Stand: The Duty and Design of Men
Though men possess greater brute strength than women, it is not sufficient to simply recognize it as a brute fact; the greater physical strength and athletic potential of the male sex is only a part of the way that men ought to strive for and embody strength if they wish to embody stability fully. […]
How to Biblically Support the Pastor
The second Sunday of October is often recognized as Pastor Appreciation Day in many churches. Many people are coming up with creative ways to show their appreciation for their pastors. While Pastor Appreciation Day is not in the Bible, the Bible does give many commands to support local pastors. Furthermore, several texts discuss how to […]
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 […]
The Doctrine of Total Depravity and Some of Its Applications
The T in the acronym TULIP stands for total depravity. It may not be the most notorious doctrine out of all the teachings mentioned in TULIP, but in any case, total depravity means that all the aspects of a human personality, soul, spirit, and body are affected by sin. This means that the effect of […]
Biblical Discernment and Why It Is Necessary
What can someone aspiring to missions be doing now to best prepare for cross-cultural kingdom work someday? This article will be a follow-up to the previous article on “What is a Missionary?” It has three application points for young people to consider before heading to the field. These are directed primarily at young people, but are also for pastors who have aspiring missionaries in their churches.
The Pastor and His Bible
What can someone aspiring to missions be doing now to best prepare for cross-cultural kingdom work someday? This article will be a follow-up to the previous article on “What is a Missionary?” It has three application points for young people to consider before heading to the field. These are directed primarily at young people, but are also for pastors who have aspiring missionaries in their churches.