Thoughts on Scripture and life
for the glory of Jesus Christ
The Johannine Concept of Abiding
“Abide with me; fast falls the eventide / The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide.”[1] So begins the comforting hymn by Henry F. Lyte. But, to brusquely push past the sweetness of the lyrics, what does Lyte mean by ‘abide’? Is he asking Christ to tolerate him, wait for him, accept him, remain with him, continue with him, or dwell with him?[2]
Disdainful Pride and Dishonorable Deeds
Who was Diotrophes, and what was his sin?
By the Water and the Blood
John claims that Jesus, the Son of God, came through water and blood…not by this water only, but by this water and by this blood (1 John 5:6). This is the very testimony of God (5:9). Yet, how do water and blood speak? What is their message, and why is it so important that Christ by both the water and the blood?
God’s Love for Us, Perfected
What is a perfect love? John seems to answer the question when he writes, “…If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected in us” (1 John 4:12). So, on the surface, it seems that a perfect love for man is one that is reaches moral perfection by practicing love. But this clashes with experiential reality. Can such a love ever be achieved by mere mortal man? Is there anything that sinful man can truly claim to do perfectly—especially that highest virtue of love?
Christians Don’t Sin
Do Christians have sin, or do they not? 1 John 1:8-9 teaches that a Christian must admit he has sin, or else be condemned for not having “the truth” (1:8) and making God “a liar” (1:10) Yet 1 John 3:6b seems to teach that if one does sin at all, he does not know Christ!
The Epistle of Warning Unto Perseverance
What is the purpose of the warnings in Hebrews?
A Critique of the Old Creationist View
How old is the earth? What do we do if the Bible and science seem to contradict one another?
God's Vindication in the Book of Job
An essay on the main theme of the book of Job. (Spoiler alert: it’s not primarily about suffering!)
{Renewing Your Mind} Everyone Believes This Doctrine
{Churchmen Podcast} Ep. 6 - Cultivating Strong Relationships with Fellow Leaders
It was never intended for you to get through your ministry years alone. But cultivating and retaining strong relationships with fellow leaders remains one of the most difficult things a man in ministry can do. Pastor Daron asks Pastor Jerry's perspective on one of the most dynamic types of relationships a leader can and must have.
Suffering and Psalm 119 by David Powlison
“If Your law had not been my delight, Then I would have perished in my affliction.” - Psalm 119:92
The Danger of Loving Money {Grace to You}
The Danger of Loving Money {Grace to You}
On Baptism and Church Membership (9Marks’ Pastor's Talk)
On Baptism and Church Membership, by 9Marks, Pastor's Talk
Faithful to Guard by Phil Johnson
Faithful to Guard by Phil Johnson, a sermon on 2 Timothy 2:14-26.
Faithful to Evangelize by Mike Riccardi
Faithful to Evangelize by Mike Riccardi, a sermon on 2 Corinthians 5:16-21.
The Beauty of Biblically Broad Complementarianism - Kevin DeYoung
At TGC2019, Kevin DeYoung spoke on biblical complementarianism, that is the doctrine that God created man and woman equal in value but distinct in role and function.
Renewing Your Mind: John Owen, A Broadcast with Michael Reeves
John Owen didn’t just study hard. He pushed himself with such intensity that he practically wrecked his health. Today, Michael Reeves explains what drove Owen’s work ethic. Get ‘The English Reformation and the Puritans' DVD Series with Michael Reeves for Your Gift of Any Amount Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources.
Worshipping a Holy God - R. C. Sproul
In this sermon, R. C. Sproul addresses the question, “Who is worship for, and what is it designed to do?” if you don’t know the answer to that question, you’ll find this resource very helpful.
{9Marks} On Hospitality and the Gospel
Noteworthy Christian Blogs, Part 2
The Master’s Seminary, 9Marks, CBMW, The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, and Kevin Deyoung