For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. (Romans 10:2 ESV) Going through this verse recently with my high school Bible study, I remarked on how this verse, along with probably Matthew 7: 21-23, are some of the scariest verses personally. Why? They ... Read More

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This is a great list of promises from God for believers, written up by Ken Miller at Christ Chapel Bible Church. There are certainly many others, but this is a great summation. Reciting the promises of God, from Scripture, is a sure way to stoke and kindle your faith. It is ... Read More

Excerpted from the Institutes of the Christian  Religion, Book III, Chapter XV, Section 5, Christ as the Sole Foundation, As Beginner and Perfecter. The below section from Calvin's Institutes is an excellent summary of the foundation of Gospel-centered sanctification (progressing and maturing in holiness). Any other application of teaching apart from ... Read More

I keep seeing an ad on the right column of Facebook talking about the need "for a new conversation about the future of the church" ... and my question is when did the existing "conversation" end, and better yet, why does it have to keep going on ... Read More

Excerpt from Albert Mohler's talk at T4G, entitled, How Does it Happen? Trajectories Toward an Adjusted Gospel (Audio) (Video) "You might want to notice that in the most recent issue of Christianity Today, the April issue that arrived to me just days ago, in the cover story, Scot McKnight says, 'I ... Read More

Testimony of my mother Catherine Westerfield, March 7, 1950 - June 28, 2001 I can remember my conversion at the age of five so very well. It was a Sunday evening worship service. It’s remarkable, as I look back at how God revealed Himself so clearly - His infinite love for ... Read More

Excerpt from What God Requires, Christ Provides by John Piper and Justin Taylor I have a family to care for. My marriage must survive and thrive for the good of our children and the glory of Christ. God designed marriage to display the holy mercy of Christ and the happy submission ... Read More

The Grand Demythologizer: The Gospel and Idolatry (Video) - Tim Keller Once again, I have to be reminded of truths I've forgotten. It is so easy to forget things that should constantly be flowing through your mind. One is the fact that the heart (my heart), as Martin Luther said, is ... Read More

For most people, when the word sin is spoken, it is used either in a metaphorical sense or applied to people like Bernie Madoff, Hitler or Stalin, or used for exaggeration purposes, depending on the situation. When we consider our bad behavior or even the intentional harm we've caused others, ... Read More