Category: Sanctification and Christian Living

Pride in Apologetics »

This ministry isn’t even yet a year old, and I still feel like this essay is overdue – for both itself and the rest of Christian apologetics. God hates pride. He hates it with a passion. Over and over and over again in the Torah and throughout all the Old covenants, God continually says things [...]

Five Fabulous Options for Your 2010 Bible Reading »

Two vital disciplines anchor the Christian in the storm: prayer and immersion in the Word of God. While I can’t make you pray every day, I can suggest five ways to make reading the Scriptures easier and more fruitful for the upcoming year. 1. The Daily Bible by FL Smith: I’ve read through the Bible [...]

In Introduction to Liberation Theology and the Social Gospel »

A colleague of mine was writing some reflections about tradition for a seminary course when he said: There is one other tradition I am somewhat confused about, and that is social justice. I read this book for a class during undergrad and thought it seemed out of place. I’ve got nothing against social justice, but [...]

Sovereign Grace Fellowship: Hot Preaching »

You want something relevant, timely, and something that speaks…but not fluffy like the emergent church? Chew on this. I was just hooked up with Eddie Exposito’s sermon archive over at Sovereign Grace Fellowship. Next to the greatest preachers of our day, Mark Dever, Swindoll, and Johnny Mac, I’m officially making it a priority to listen [...]

Pride: The Battle over “Needs” Between Man and God »

In the ongoing battle between the Creator and His rebellious creatures, pride manifests itself over one of the most simplest and yet incredibly diverse dilemmas: what constitutes human “need.” The pot always finds it appropriate to talk back at the Potter and say “You’re not giving me what I need. God, this is what I [...]

Why Christians should be called “Christians” »

One of today’s greatest preachers, Mark Dever, gave an excellent sermon and a 10 minute critique of those who think “Christians” should go by a different name like “Christ follower” or “disciple.” It’s entitled “God’s Word and God’s Picture – I Samuel.” Changing the terms because they get misrepresented isn’t clever, effective, or God-honoring. It’s [...]

A Word of Encouragement from a Sage »

“It is for us students…to sink our stakes ever deeper into the rock-bottom truth of Christ, to open our hearts even wider to the influx of the Spirit divine. Then our hearts will become filled with life and love, and we shall be men and women fully equipped for the service of our king.” – [...]