The gospel in me and through me!
We underestimate the insidious nature of thinking of the law as a savior. Legalism and law-keeping in general are a common temptation. We like law-keeping because we like control; we want to be sure about where we stand. Thus, when … Read More
When someone corrects us, our first instinct is often to explain ourselves or protect our reputation. We want others to know that we were right, that our intentions were good, or that we deserve their respect. Yet spiritual growth often … Read More
Opposition to the gospel should not surprise us. It is not uncommon for those whom we evangelize to respond with opposition or even animosity. This can feel like suffering, even though we are presenting truth for the good of the … Read More
Growing up in a large family, it was easy for me to compare myself with my siblings. Some seemed more capable in ways that I wasn’t, and at times I felt inferior. But my parents would intentionally and faithfully express … Read More
The minor prophets are an important part of God’s Word. We sometimes relegate them to insignificance. They are often difficult to understand, and we’d rather focus on the New Testament than obscure parts of the Old Testament. But these prophetic … Read More
Studying through Galatians has forced us to think deeply about sin, law, and grace; something that we need more of, not less. Paul reminds us that the law had a purpose, but it was never meant to be our savior … Read More
The life of Abraham is a story of learning to trust God’s promises. God called him to leave his homeland, promised to make him a great nation, and assured him that through his offspring all the nations would be blessed. … Read More
Sin leaves us in an awful predicament because it brings a curse. We feel the curse of sin, even when we don’t recognize it. The near-constant death that surrounds us, not only of humans but of everything in nature, shows … Read More
We often speak of the Christian life beginning with a confession of faith. But ever so subtly we move from trusting God to trusting ourselves with respect to our personal sanctification. Paul asks the Galatians in 3:2, “Did you receive … Read More
The weight of our sin often discourages us as we look for a remedy. When we come face to face with our depravity, we can identify with the words of the psalmists. For example, the psalmist of Psalm 130 felt … Read More