“As stewards of the gospel of Jesus Christ, we do no service to men by making light of sin, skirting around the issue, or avoiding it altogether. Men have only one problem: they are under the wrath of God because of their sin. To deny this is to deny one of the most foundational doctrines of Christianity. It is not unloving to tell men that they are sinners, but it is the grossest form…
We must understand that Christianity is not served by mindlessness, but by the knowledge of God through the Word of God. Such knowledge engages our minds, stirs our hearts, and transforms our lives. This knowledge is personal. How is it fostered? By listening to what…
in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 When God regenerates an individual, He produces a new heart that longs to obey Paul’s injunction and in everything give thanks. That simple, direct statement allows believers no excuses…
What is your besetting sin if you have one? Maybe it’s late to bed and late to rise. Maybe it’s prayerlessness Maybe it’s gluttony. Maybe it’s silly talk. Maybe it’s…
One thing essential to growth in grace is diligence in the use of private means of grace. By these I understand such means as a man must use by himself…
The true work of the Holy Spirit happens through the word. So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Romans 10:17 Salvation happens through the scripture! Sanctification happens…
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 There may be circumstances…
One of the best quotes I have heard in a long time… I have heard this said so many times from evangelicals “I’m not into doctrine, I just love Jesus”…
We’ve gone through the story in years past, but in connection with the book, I want to reiterate it one more time to you. The opening chapter of Jonah is…
I love this quote from Alistair Begg on expository preaching. We are on the wrong track if we think expository preaching merely as a preaching style chosen from a list…
But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, 5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness,…
Like the sons of Aaron, many in the church today have put themselves in the path of God’s judgment and wrath through careless, unbiblical worship. In particular, the Person and…
In Honor of George Beverly Shea who died Tuesday at the age of 104 When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And take me home, what joy…
(1 Corinthians 9:22) I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means save some. The primary purpose of Paul’s not taking full advantage of…
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 and that’s a beautiful…
I argue that the primary reason we misinterpret the Bible is not because the Holy Spirit has failed to do His work, but because we have failed to do ours.…
In biblical study, a type refers to an Old Testament person, practice, or ceremony that has a counterpart, an antitype, in the New Testament. In that sense types are predictive.…
It all happens in a conversation with a Pharisee by the name of Nicodemus. Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night; he’s a very formidable man. The fact that he was…
Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed The first track of the Gettys’ 2012 album “Hymns For The Christian Life”. Click to buy! The song is inspired by the words…
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