The gospel in me and through me!
God is faithful to keep His promises. This fact is the basis of our faith. We must believe in God’s faithfulness, for without it, we have no guarantee of salvation. For these reasons, God’s faithfulness is a great comfort to … Read More
The daily choices we make are often backed by good intentions, but subtle deviations from holy living can easily take place. We know what is right, but instead of trusting in the Lord with all our hearts, and allowing God … Read More
All Christians share the responsibility to take the gospel around the world. Jesus commanded us to preach the gospel to every creature (Mt 28:19-20). He also encouraged us to pray for more workers (Mt 9:35-38). With the advantage of looking … Read More
When we talk about reading and understanding Scripture, an emphasis is often placed on “context”, and rightly so. But context isn’t everything. Yes, it is vitally important for understanding authorial intent and conducting proper exegesis, but what is also equally … Read More
Humans often create gods that are just like themselves. Our imagined gods are often irrational, vindictive, and prone to outbursts of anger. The Greek pantheon of gods proves this. They act more like characters in a modern soap opera than … Read More
“We all accept the fact that Scripture is true, or at least I hope you do. The validity and veracity of Scripture are self-affirmed in the pages of the Old Testament as well as the New (Ps 119; 2 Tim. … Read More
Shortly after God created everything, the first humans doubted His goodness. They followed their doubt into rebellion against God’s sole command. This plunged people and creation into the curse of sin which results in death. For millennia, creation has struggled … Read More
The ebb and flow of personal contentment comes and goes. We all experience seasons of satisfaction and bouts of grumbling. The struggle is real. The world that promises happiness if you only have “this” or if you only experience “that”, … Read More
The concept is hard for us to imagine. Could a world without evil and pain exist? What would we do with ourselves if we’re not worried about trying to be right and trying to stay alive? The last two chapters … Read More
It’s alarming how few believers give any reasonable consideration to the future judgment that is to come. Unfortunately, Christianity is treated like an insurance package both directly and indirectly. I have talked with confessing Christians who unashamedly admit to “following” … Read More