Article Roundup: 2019.01.21
Apologies for missing last week’s article roundup. I hope that the three good articles this week make up for it. ;)
Faith That Can’t Save | John MacArthur | Grace To You
The erosion of the gospel in our day has given this truth an insidious twist. The language of the modern message sounds vaguely similar to “Just as I Am,” but the difference in meaning is profound. Sinners today hear not only that Christ will receive them as they are, but also that He will let them stay that way! Many erroneously believe they can come to Christ, receive absolution and immortality, then walk away to continue living life as they please, even choosing “to leave God out and live according to the old nature.” [1]
Is There Any Hope in Today’s News? | Steve Smith | BCF Ministries
It’s a good thing our peace and joy is not dependent on politics. For many people, this is the preoccupation of their lives. No matter where you are on the political spectrum, or where you live in the world, it seems that 2018 has brought about high levels of political stress, uncertainty, and temptations to worry. The stock market is up, the stock market is down. The deficit is up. The government is shut down (partially). Drug overdoses are way up. There are fires, floods, tsunamis, wars, and humanitarian crises. Political attacks abound. On top of this, individuals and families have their own personal challenges, whether they be related to health, finances, or relationships. What is going on here? And is there any hope?
Freedom in Christ | Burk Parsons | Ligonier Ministries
This blog posts starts with a line from my favorite Psalm: “Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day” (Psalm 119:97). It doesn’t get any better than God’s perfect Word!
As a reminder, all of the articles I’ve saved over the past years are available in my Evernote collection.