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I am a Christian, husband, father, church member, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
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You Must Do Something to Be Saved
I have found this a helpful word on the relationship of Christ’s finished work in salvation and our needed work in repentance. I hope it helps you too. Paul declared, “I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must … Continue reading
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Tagged conversion, evangelism, faith, gospel, jesus, repentance, response, salvation, sam waldron
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Deserving Nothing
“Jesus said to them, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.’” Mark 2:17 Sinclair Ferguson: Religious people are always profoundly disturbed when they discover that … Continue reading
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Tagged gospel, grace, jesus, law, love, mercy, religious, sinclair ferguson, sinners
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Because He Won’t Leave Her
Over the years I have met lots of folks who have been disillusioned, hurt, betrayed, and misled by the church. They came into the fold expecting blessing, but left with nothing but curse. Coming with a smile; leaving with their teeth … Continue reading
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Tagged archibald alexander, church, church membership, cj mahaney, comfort, fellowship, jesus, john piper, local church, love, Sanctification, sin
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Satan Exists to Make Much of Jesus
Often times middle schoolers ask the best questions. Expose them to sound Bible teaching and, count on it, good and sometimes difficult questions come abounding. One such question I received a while ago from a 6th grader serves as a … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, devil, evil, game changer, gospel, hell, jesus, john piper, judgment, power, righteousness, satan, sove, wisdom
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Lord’s Supper & The Lord of the Rings
Years ago Tim Keller used this illustration from The Lord of the Rings to convey the immense meaning of the Lord’s table: Enemies and dread weapons pummel the walls of the city of Gondor. As the city gates begin to … Continue reading
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Tagged blood, church, communion, gospel, jesus, lord's supper
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The Saturday Post(s)
Dear Atheists, You’re Not Allowed to Use Our Logic. A former atheist shows the silliness of his former atheism. “When I used to argue against the existence of God, I employed Laws of Logic my atheistic worldview could not provide. I … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, christology, down syndrome, gay, heart, heaven, heavenly tourism, homosexul, hypostatic union, incarnation, jesus, judgment, logic, pastoral ministry, pastors, sex change, sin, sinners, theology, transcendental argument, trinity, universalism
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Making It Easy for Our Atheist Friends
Hello Atheist Friend, Ever get annoyed arguing with Christians? Frustrated by their endless arguments for God’s existence—feeling like you’ve gone in circles and wasted time? You’re not alone. Christians have been frustrating atheists ever since atheists started doing their atheist … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, argument, cross, gospel, jesus, lee strobel, michael patton, resurrection
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The Complete Savior & The Triple Cure
It is a common thing for Christians to speak about the work of Christ under the organizational headings of Prophet, Priest, and King. As a Prophet, Jesus brings us the truth of who God is, what God has done, and what … Continue reading
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Tagged christ, cross, gospel, herman bavinck, jesus, king, offices of christ, prayer, priest, prophet, salvation, theology, work of christ
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The Saturday Post(s)
Jesus Was a Friend of Sinners…But… A very helpful look at what kind of friend Jesus was to sinners. Hint: not the kind that enjoyed or was ok with their sins. You’re Going to Die (And So Might Your Dreams). … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, apologetics, christian living, church, conscience, correction, criticism, debate, evangelism, family, family worship, friend, friendship, funny, gods will, gospel, humility, jesus, Sanctification
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