How Do We Process the Scariest Passage in All of Scripture? For the true Christian, the question is not “Am I perfect?” (Christ’s imputed righteousness has already met that need), but “Do I know Jesus?” Or better still, “Does Jesus know me?”
What Should We Make of Unanswered Prayers? It’s a privilege to pray to someone who is infinitely wiser than we are, who knows us better than we know ourselves, and who loves us more than any human father ever could.
Paul Anticipates—and Answers—Objections to Election in Romans 9 To say God’s mercy ultimately originates as a response to foreseen faith or mercy is to affirm election does depend on human will and exertion, rather than on God (contrary to v. 16).
If Justification Is Once-for-All, Why Do I Need to Keep Repenting? Praying “Forgive us our debts” isn’t just a duty we have as sinners; it’s a privilege we have as sons.
4 strategies for dealing with textual variants in your preaching If you preach long enough, you’ll encounter textual variants. Here’s what you should know when you do.
Two big reasons the Trinity matters To know God savingly is to know him as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Anything less is not Christian.