How prosperity pushes Christ away
How many churches in our prosperous nation gather weekly in Christ’s name, unaware he stands outside the door? Their comfort and self-satisfaction blind them to his absence.
Insights into God, salvation, and ourselves
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Anchoring our faith in the Five Solas
The Five Solas—Scripture alone, grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone, the glory of God alone—offer a clear and biblical framework for understanding the gospel.
When freedom looks like a prisoner in chains
Paul, bound and bruised, looked beyond his earthly situation to eternal realities. He didn’t plead for his own freedom but for the freedom of his listeners.
Politics, Christians, and the nature of Christ’s kingdom
Until Christ returns, believers are called to live as faithful citizens of his kingdom, engaging with the world around us but always remembering where our true citizenship lies.
Modern media and the distraction of our souls
We live in a world where distraction, superficiality, and self-promotion are the norm, yet our calling as Christians is to rise above these things.
Resisting the world’s influence in a connected age
The tools of modern media are powerful, but with wisdom, intention, and God’s guidance, we can ensure they serve rather than hinder our walk with him.
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Finding purpose in the mundane
A Creator with a purposeful design for everything and a promise of eternity points to a reality far greater than ourselves or the tasks we find so trivial.
Are errors in the Bible really a problem?
God didn’t preserve his Word by keeping it perfect in every copy. He preserved it by spreading it across centuries and cultures.
A brief history of the KJV and Textus Receptus
The evidence shows that the KJV and its source texts were shaped by dedicated but imperfect translators and scholars who worked within the limitations of their resources.
When my theory of Bible preservation was challenged
I once held a King James-only view of the Bible, convinced that God preserved every word without variation. But as I began studying, my assumptions were challenged.
The bold ministry of Charles Spurgeon
Charles Spurgeon’s legacy is too great to capture with a few words. It might suffice to say he believed the Bible, preached it, and genuinely loved people.
John Calvin’s role in reforming the medieval church
John Calvin was a man who sought to contend for the faith and pastor God’s people.