The Sovereignty of God
The sovereignty of God means that God has complete and perfect authority over His creation. Our God is the King of kings and the Lord of lords. R.C. Sproul once noted that “If God is not sovereign, God is not God.” The sovereignty of God is the very Godness of God. His sovereignty is what makes Him […]
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. […]
A Treatise Against Impotent Cultural Christianity
A Battle of Definitions A weak, vulnerable, always agreeable, and non-offensive Christianity is not Christianity. Many people may have their definition of Christianity, but neither you nor I have the authority to define it. God defines and sets the terms, conditions, values, and principles of Christianity and constructs its ethics. “If everything that […]
Fighting Sin by Trusting in the Superior Satisfaction
I enjoy a good tale. I cannot get enough of heroic deeds, bravery, and camaraderie, especially when they teach something true about the Christian walk. Growing up, Turner Classic Movies were always playing in my home. Humphrey Bogart, also known as Bogie, was either talking about the beginnings of a beautiful friendship or telling young […]
Ephesians: Our Inheritance, Hope, and Glory in Christ
“In Him, we also have been made an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, to the end that we who first have hoped in Christ would be to the praise of His glory” (Eph. 1:11-12). We again find the phrase […]
Rest In Christ
A popular meme format may have advised readers to “keep calm” and follow some course of action. While another meme is usually meant as a joke, many times the tendency of mankind to keep calm and rest runs against the environment that our culture has created. We may be worried constantly about our health, our […]
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 […]
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 – […]
What is the Point of the 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.