What is Practical Atheism? In Ephesians 2:12 Paul gives five truths of what the Ephesian Gentiles were like before coming to Christ. The final truth in that text is that … More
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In fifty years of marriage, I have learned many lessons. One lesson I’ve had to learn is that “It’s not about me.” Our Lord said: “It is more blessed to … More
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As is well known, the book of Proverbs is replete with references to humility. We shall not be able to review them all, so I propose to look a bit … More
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As is well known, the book of Proverbs is replete with references to humility. We shall not be able to review them all, so I propose to look a bit … More
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In this series, we have considered the nature of the kingdom of Christ, the fruit produced by that spiritual kingdom, and the priority of evangelism in all Christian cultural endeavors. … More
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In the previous installment, we considered that the kingdom of God consists in the spiritual reign of Christ over the world and over his people in the church. This kingdom … More
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Some Christians are alarmed at research that suggests that the number of Americans who consider themselves Christian is dropping. According to researchers at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, over the … More
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Can’t we all just get along? Do you remember the feeling of freedom we had as kids? Imaginations running wild and streams of thought that flowed unimpeded by the dams … More
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A wave of excitement and giggle has hit the investment world. In January 2021, retail investors joined forces to take positions in heavily shorted stocks like Game Stop Corp. (NYSE: … More
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A wave of excitement and giggle has hit the investment world. In January 2021, retail investors joined forces to take positions in heavily shorted stocks like Game Stop Corp. (NYSE: … More
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After four hundred years of prophetic silence, John the Baptist appeared on the scene of redemptive history as the forerunner of Jesus Christ. He came in fulfillment of prophecy and … More
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What is the best time to spend time in prayer and meditation on the Word of God? For me, the early morning (with four young children in the house, all … More
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Last week, a few members of our church put on our masks, boarded planes, and traveled to the Founders Conference, where we heard from the likes of Voddie Baucham, James … More
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The Christian life is a war, and the fiercest battles are those that rage within the heart of every believer. The new birth radically and permanently changes a person’s sinful … More
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One thing most children have in common is a desire to grow up. They look forward to being big and experiencing life from the perspective of someone who has advanced … More
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A Response to the claim of “Moral Obligation” to take the COVID-19 vaccination in “Why We Plan to Get Vaccinated: A Christian Moral Perspective” by Matthew Arbo, Ben Mitchell, and Andrew … More
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One of the greatest challenges that a child can face is growing up in a home where dad is either absent or spiritually disengaged. The Bible is clear that fathers … More
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Early in our married life, my wife, Donna, spent two years working as a pediatric nurse at a large children’s hospital. Her unit regularly saw young patients who were in … More
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God wins. If I had to summarize the message of Revelation in just two words, those would be my choice. They not only convey the point of the book but … More
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As Jesus approached His final week leading up to His crucifixion, He spoke plainly to His disciples about the events that were about to unfold in Jerusalem. He wanted them … More
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John Calvin once explained to a friend why he engaged in controversies. “Even a dog barks,” he wrote, “when his master is attacked: how could I be silent when the … More
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John Calvin thought the wife of a husband is “the inseparable associate of his life.”[1] She complements him, and nothing, he thought, ought to “[yield] more advantage or comfort to … More
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The need of the day is backbone, but not just any backbone. Before I get ahead of myself, let’s establish the absolute and present necessity of being a vertebrate. Riots … More
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The goal of every Christian is to become like Christ. This is what God has in mind in one of the most beloved promises of the Bible: “And we know … More
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When Paul called the elders of Ephesus to meet him at Miletus for a final opportunity of fellowship and instruction, he warned them of serious problems that would emerge in … More
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“The judge, and the rule by which he judges, are diverse.” Jonathan Edwards said that, and he was right. He referred to reason and revelation. Edwards lamented that some, in … More
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It is helpful to make distinctions between full-time missionaries and lay-leaders. We must distinguish between a general practice in a church and a unique, specific gift that God gives to … More
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The last major epidemic of the bubonic plague to occur in Europe happened in England from 1665 to 1666. It was later called the Great Plague of London because it … More
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God reminds us again and again that His promises are unfolding and nothing can stop them. Things are moving in the right direction. As Hannah said, “the Lord brings low, … More
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Jesus told His disciples: “Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you” (John … More
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