The Horror of the Cross
We live in a culture that does not understand the symbol of the cross. Today, the cross has become a mere religious symbol. We do not see its horror. D.A. Carson writes, [T]he cross has become for us such a
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Category: Gospel
Does God Love You and Have a Wonderful Plan for Your Life?
Today, many Christians believe they are entitled to a trouble-free life. This mindset may be at least partly due to having been sold a bill of goods. Many have been told “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for
Continue readingFour Implications of Being Risen with Christ
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the well from which the fountain of new life springs. Those who are united to Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection possess this new living water in their innermost being (Jn 7:38). This
Continue readingGod and Politics
In a presidential election year, it is good for us as Christians to think and rethink our relationship to governmental authority and its temporal role in the plan of God. To this end, I recommend to you Mark Dever’s little
Continue readingJesus Atoned for Our Sins
The concept of atonement permeates virtually every page of Old Testament sacrificial law. According to God’s gracious provision, the Israelites were commanded to bring the appointed sacrifices to the tabernacle or the temple to atone for their sins (Ex. 29:33-37;
Continue readingOur Advocate with the Father
The Bible calls Jesus our “Advocate with the Father” (1 Jn 2:1). An advocate is one who pleads for another, a defender, an intercessor. When the apostle John attributed this role to Jesus, it was in the context of defining
Continue readingThinking About “What Child Is This?”
The famous Christmas carol What Child Is This? was written around 1865 by the Englishman William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898). What child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherd’s
Continue reading“White Sugar Makes Me Angry”
Not long ago, a brother in Christ and I were talking about how nothing is new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9), especially when it comes to the religious teachings of men. That got me thinking about of how many Colossians
Continue readingCompletely Done
Driving to Louisville this past Monday for the annual ACBC conference, I switched back and forth listening to a Sovereign Grace CD and the audio book of Spurgeon’s Lectures to My Students. The song “Completely Done” ministers deeply to my
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The Holy Spirit’s Power to Convert Sinners
Continuing our thoughts from yesterday’s post on the brightness of gospel light in an ever-darkening world, let’s think about the power of the Holy Spirit to take that same gospel and employ it to rescue sinners out of sinful lifestyles
Continue readingGospel Light Is Brightest When It Gets Darker Outside
Last week’s Supreme Court decision in favor of homosexual marriage is one that grieves the heart of any true Christian. It brings grief because we know the Scriptures are true when it says that sin is a disgrace to any
Continue readingWhy Did God Kill Jesus?
When the Old Testament prophet Isaiah predicted the suffering of Messiah he said, “But the Lord was pleased to crush Him, putting Him to grief” (53:10). Why? Why would God the Father be pleased to kill His only begotten Son?
Continue reading“Not In Me” – A Song for the Pharisee In Each of Us
We learned this new song, based on Luke 18:9-14, in corporate worship yesterday. It reminds us of where we stand without Christ and exalts Him as the only true source of righteousness. No list of sins I have not done,
Continue readingCan You Help Me Find Assurance of Salvation?
Shortly after Christmas, I received the following email from a reader of this blog. I’m wondering if you can help me. I have prayed to be saved multiple times, knowing it is not by human effort. I was raised in
Continue readingGrace Erased $3,185.28
God knows we are forgetful people, even as Christians. Therefore, He is gracious to bring to our minds—over and over again—the abundance of His grace toward us in Jesus Christ, our Lord. The other day, when I returned home from
Continue readingGrief Stirs Our Anticipation for Redemption
In Psalm 116:15, we read these words: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones.” God delights in the death of a believer because it stirs anticipation for the fullness of redemption. The death
Continue readingAn Appointment in Samara
In Psalm 39:4 we read, “Lord, make me to know my end and what is the extent of my days; let me know how transient I am.” These words remind us that life on this earth is temporary and uncertain.
Continue reading3 Benefits to Thinking about Hell
Fear is a powerful motivator. Granted, fear is often used by Satan to hold us in his grip, but fear—when connected to the fear of God—can motivate us to turn away from our sin toward Jesus Christ and God’s gifts
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