When conservative denominations decline
When conservative denominations decline: Check out this interesting article. I think, with trepidation, I will have to read Frame’s book.
The Weight of Glory
A good friend reminded me of C.S. Lewis’ work Weight of Glory after my last post. One of my favorite quotes from this work follows: I turn next to the idea of glory. There is no getting away from the fact that this idea is very prominent in the New Testament and in early Christian…
Atonement | Christianity | Gospel | Jesus | Redemption | Reflection
The Weight of the Cross
Many times I have considered the weight of the cross as Jesus bore it. By that I don’t mean just physical weight, say 250 lbs or whatever; rather, I have in view the ontological weight. By that I mean the weight that came with becoming a substitute for us when he who knew no sin…
Burial | Death | Easter | Empty Tomb | Gospel | Resurrection | Suffering
Crazy Week
Never has the world experienced a week comparable to the week of Calvary. The man who impacted history more than any other rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. Satire couldn’t come up with a more seemingly comical scene than the invisible God who spoke the universe into existence as one who rode…
Thinking of Leaving Church?
The discussion concerning when to leave a church is an interesting one. Typically when asked by people on how to determine criteria for picking a church (which also means leaving another one) I generally give two basic criteria. The first is that the church needs to be a church that correctly handles God’s Word, meaning…
Bible | Exegesis | God's Word | John Piper | Theology
Great Exegetical Tool
At church we are finishing a section on how to do Bible Study. As we come to a close I am reminded of the tools I value most in my hopes of the Holy Spirit illuminating Scripture to me. The top of my list looks like this: 1. The Holy Spirit 2. Prayer 3. Greek…
Why I want to go to Haiti
The rumors are true – I’ve been trying to get to Haiti. Not just for a short-term trip (1 to 2 weeks), but more like a medium-term trip (3 to 6 months). Unfortunately, it does not seem likely. An oft asked question is “Why?” Why would you want to risk your safety? Why would you…
Why I want to go to Haiti
The rumors are true – I’ve been trying to get to Haiti. Not just for a short-term trip (1 to 2 weeks), but more like a medium-term trip (3 to 6 months). Unfortunately, it does not seem likely. An oft asked question is “Why?” Why would you want to risk your safety? Why would you…
Darwin Day Coming to a Country Near You
Not surprising, the American Humanist Association (AHA) is among groups petitioning to make “Darwin Day” a national holiday. In an article addressing this subject on their website, Roy Speckhardt the executive director for AHA argues for the importance of Darwin Day. A portion of the article reads: Speckhardt noted that this year, the American Humanist…
Christian Living | Evangelism | Faith | God's Word | Gospel | Human Rights | Jesus
The Private verses the Public: Pausing to Consider Proof of Salvation
How do I know that I’m saved? That is a question I’ve heard with regularity throughout my ministry. It is a vitally important question and doesn’t belong on the heap of theological treatises that have no practical application in life. I come back to this conversation because of a few events within the past few…