Jesus – Standing Before God, This We Are and No More

Six Reasons to Rethink Bible Apps

I have several Bible apps. I use them almost daily. I think they are helpful in many contexts. I also think they can be dangerous. We all know the benefits of Bible apps – accessibility and convenience being at the top of the list, which aren’t bad things at all. So, let’s look at whyContinue reading “Six Reasons to Rethink Bible Apps”

Toward a Christian Definition of a Human Being

The image of God consists far more in being loved, known, and cared for by God than it has to do with loving, knowing, or enjoying God. Our humanness is not determined by whether other humans care for us or not, whether we have a high IQ or low IQ, or whether we have certainContinue reading “Toward a Christian Definition of a Human Being”

The Repentance of Josh Howerton

Recently, Jeff Wright published five posts about Josh Howerton. In these posts, he critiques Howerton’s initial response to George Floyd, his understanding of the purpose of the Gospel, toxic empathy, his approach of accommodation to false worldviews (Social Justice), and his approach to egalitarianism and Paula White. In this post, I will try and sortContinue reading “The Repentance of Josh Howerton”

Walk, Ephesians 4:17-24, Sermon by Peter Mead – Transcript

You can listen to the recording for this transcript on Spotify, or on CrossPreach. So we are in this series. It’s a three-week series. We’ve called it Walk. Really simple little title. And I’ll tell you why we’ve chosen that title in a second, but it’s from the chapter 4 of Ephesians. So Ephesians, thisContinue reading “Walk, Ephesians 4:17-24, Sermon by Peter Mead – Transcript”

The Tender Heart – Richard Sibbes

On this page you can find a pdf and audio reading of Richard Sibbes’ sermon The Tender Heart. PDF: Audio Book:

Trust like Jesus

In Hebrews 2:12-15, the argument is made that Christ was a man like us, because he lived by faith like we do (which the angels do not). To this end, the apostle brings in these words prophesied of Him, as spoken by Him of Himself, “I will put my trust in Him,” as one proofContinue reading “Trust like Jesus”

The Peacekeepers War

There are some who abuse this office, and slay and smite needlessly, for no other reason than because they want to; but that is the fault of the persons, not of the office, for where is there an office or a work or any other thing so good that self-willed, wicked people do not abuseContinue reading “The Peacekeepers War”

War Against Universal, World-Wide Lack of Peace – Martin Luther

The following is taken from Martin Luther’s Whether Soldiers, Too, Can Be Saved? When men write about war, then, and say that it is a great plague, that is all true; but they should also see how great the plague is that it prevents. If people were good, and glad to keep peace, war wouldContinue reading “War Against Universal, World-Wide Lack of Peace – Martin Luther”

Are Soldiers Under God’s Wrath for Going to War?

In short, no. Every now and again this question comes up. And here is a simple answer from Augustine, argued from the Gospel of Luke: “…if Christian discipline condemned all wars, when the soldiers ask counsel as to the way of salvation, they would have been told to cast away their arms, and withdraw altogetherContinue reading “Are Soldiers Under God’s Wrath for Going to War?”

The Heroic Heart of Jesus

When you are confused or hurt by those you trust, remember this: in Him there is no darkness or shadow; no fickleness or change (1 John 1:5; James 1:17). When other helpers fail and other comforts flee, He has made His home with you forever (John 14:23). ~ Daniel Hames, The New Life, p. 33Continue reading “The Heroic Heart of Jesus”