Still the Glorious Body of Christ September 27, 2024 In his classic work on the church, R.B. Kuiper carefully lays out what truly constitutes the church and how it functions. Called The Glorious Body of Christ, Kuiper shows the beauty of
sanctification How Biblical is the "If THAT guy can fall . . ." Response to Moral Failure Among Christian Leaders? September 25, 2024 . . . are all believers really just one or two steps away from catastrophic moral failure? Is this how Scripture wants us to think of ourselves? What does this say about the efficacy of the Spirit’s sanctifying work within new creations in Christ?
abortion Reproductive Bondage September 24, 2024 I am seeking to expose the gross brutality of those who clothe this abomination in politically seductive terms. This is an effort to be serpent wise and dove innocent. It is challenging to do both.
When a Christian Leader Falls September 20, 2024 Two desperately sad announcements were posted yesterday, by Trinity Bible Church in Dallas and the board of OnePassion Ministries... Let’s make every effort to respond to this news in as godly a way as possible.
James 1.1-18; Right Reactions? September 19, 2024 Introduction Some trials of faith can be so sudden and ferocious that they can knock us off balance, cause our hearts to tremble, confuse our minds, force us to run away, or yield
Atonement Redeemed by the Precious Blood September 18, 2024 A meditation on Christ’s sacrifice, highlighting the precious blood of Jesus, the cost of redemption, and the Father’s boundless love for humanity.
Geneva College Roll Up the Sleeves of Your Thinking September 11, 2024 A personal journey of learning to think critically as a Christian, embracing continuous discernment, and evaluating all ideas against Biblical truth.
His Grace Is Enough September 10, 2024 Grace is often thought of in relation mainly to our justification. We are saved by grace. Our sin and sinful nature are justified by grace alone. As a result, the Christian is now
3GT Episode 317: Finding My Vocation with William Boekestein September 09, 2024 As the summer ends, the guys welcome a guest to this episode of Three Guys Theologizing. Pastor William "Bill" Boekestein of the Immanuel Fellowship Church (URC) in Kalamazoo, Michigan, joins them
London's Suffering; London's Sin September 04, 2024 Today, September 6, in 1666, Old Saint Paul's Cathedral in London burned to the ground in the Great London Fire. Old St. Paul's was a centerpiece of Puritan outreach
Angels Angels in Awe: The Story They Longed to Understand September 04, 2024 Discover the awe of biblical angels, their longing to understand Christ, and the privilege Christians have today. Explore angelic mysteries and divine revelation!
Proverbs Categorized September 02, 2024 This week, Lord willing, I will finish a preaching series on the Book of Proverbs. It has taken 58 weeks to sufficiently cover what I believe is the heart of the Book of
wisdom Felling Folly With Wisdom August 30, 2024 Parents and churches need to harmonize their voices with wisdom. Boys and men, enlisted in the ranks of Jesus Christ, need to be exhorted to move forward like an advancing army, hewing a path by biblical wisdom.
Trials The Refining Fire: How Trials Shape Us August 28, 2024 Trials refine Christian faith like ancient Roman metallurgy, purifying through repeated challenges. Trust God's process, embracing adversity to develop a stronger, genuine faith for His glory
ten commandments The Big Difficult: Louisiana & The Ten Commandments August 27, 2024 First, and most important: the foundational element of the ten commandments is almost always missing from public discourse and display. This most important element is the preface.
When Christians Disagree: A Book Review August 22, 2024 When Christians Disagree: Lessons from the Fractured Relationship of John Owen and Richard Baxter by Tim Cooper is a 167 page book (including 20 pages of end material) recently published by Crossway. The
sanctification Sanctification Explained Simply August 21, 2024 Sanctification is a deepening journey, not an upward climb. Discover how the Holy Spirit humbles us, revealing our ongoing need for Christ's grace and magnifying the power of the cross.
prayer The Lord's Prayer (Westminster Expanded Version) August 20, 2024 My friend Daniel Sturgeon, pastor of Stranraer Baptist Church, recently turned the Heidelberg Catechism's exposition of the Lord's Prayer into a prayer itself. As he explained: "The question/
In the Space of Six Days August 15, 2024 The Westminster Confession makes over 4000 direct references to and quotations of the Scriptures. "In the space of six days" is not a reference to or quotation of the Scriptures. The
Stumbling & Unity August 14, 2024 "At a time when offenses abound, we should take great care to nurture peace--namely, public church peace, or unity in the church. We should also respect the church's ordinances, particularly
Evangelism Pliny the Younger’s Christian Persecution: 3 Lessons for Faith and Endurance August 14, 2024 Explore Pliny the Younger’s persecution of early Christians and its relevance today. Learn lessons of faith, endurance, and the unstoppable spread of the gospel through history.
election Understanding God’s Election and Foreknowledge: A Relatable Illustration August 07, 2024 This article uses a flower-buying illustration to explain God’s election and foreknowledge, emphasizing that God chose us, not for our perfection, but to display His grace by reviving us from sin.
Gentlemanly Discourse on YouTube August 05, 2024 So much of social media is filled with unhealthy communication. People mock, shout at, and insult one another at many megabytes per second. As they "mega bite" and devour one another,
Seeing the Fruit of the Spirit through Story & Scripture August 03, 2024 Have you ever felt that the fruit of the Spirit is lacking in your life? Perhaps one or two of the fruits come pretty easily for you, but there seems to be at
Persecution: A Right Response? August 02, 2024 The beatitudes are perhaps the most famous part of the most famous sermon ever preached. Jesus begins the “Sermon on the Mount” in Matthew 5 with these pithy and powerful descriptions of what
