A New Class System is Emerging
People are divided into classes by economics, race, ethnic background, country, and religion. At present, in America, a new class is emerging. A new division is being created. The division is between the vaccinated and the unvaccinated.
Selfless-Space: Coming face to face with our human desire to put ourselves first and choosing to seek God in making choices that put Him and His will first…no matter the sacrifice
Philippians 2:3 is a verse that challenges the inclinations of every individual. A person’s tendency is not to be concerned about God and others but with the self. Yet, we admire an athlete or movie character who demonstrates a remarkable level of self-sacrifice.
Pray for Afghanistan
I am old enough to remember 9/11. I remember my exact location as massive planes hijack by Al Qaeda flew innocent people into the New York City trade towers and the Pentagon. The result of 9/11 was a war with Al Qaeda in Afghanistan. Since 9/11/2001, there has been an American presence in Afghanistan. But now, the troops are coming home.
Mission and Redemption in the Genealogy of the Gospel of Matthew
Genealogies mattered to Jewish life and culture. I don’t know my great-grandpa’s name on either side of the family, but young Eli living in the 1st century Israel has his entire family line mapped out going back centuries.
The Grace of God
The word grace is commonly used by Christians and in the church. Many church names include the word grace. My youngest daughter’s middle name is Grace. In the New Testament, the favorite salutation of the apostle Paul is grace and peace. One of the most memorized passages in the Bible is about grace (Ephesians 2:8). The term grace is a big deal. It’s a theological term that has massive practical implications.
The Value and Utility of Confessions
But what is the point of a church committing to a confession of faith if she does not use it? In other words, one of the reasons a church commits to a confession of faith is because of its utility. Here are several ways a local church can use a confession of faith to build up the body of Christ.
When Scripture Speaks
The final judge for the examination and judgment of all religious controversies, decrees of councils, opinions of ancient writers, doctrines of men, and private spirits can be no other than Holy Scripture delivered by the Spirit. Our faith must rest when Scripture speaks. – TFC Confession of Faith 1.10
The Responsibilities of an Elder
I recently asked a few friends if there is a blog topic I should take on. My friend, Brooks Szewczyk, recommended I write about the responsibilities of an elder. You should note a distinction I will be making in this blog. I aim to explain the responsibilities of an elder and not the qualifications.
A God of Order
You might be surprised to learn that the God of the Bible is orderly. God has ordered creation, the home, the church, and to a certain degree, church gatherings. When a person accepts and embraces God’s order, there is flourishing.
On Forgiveness
Cancel culture has become a buzz phrase, but it’s disgusting, and it’s anti-Christian. Cancel culture is the opposite of biblical forgiveness.