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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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Three Necessary Elements of True Faith
The age old question was once asked by a simple jailer: “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Acts 16:30 His prisoners (the Apostle Paul and his companion Silas) responded with confidence, clarity, and boldness: They replied, “Believe in … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Battle Plan. An excellent help to the necessary work of killing sin. Don’t miss this. Why Time Management is More Difficult Today Than Before. “Time Management is so much more difficult in our current knowledge economy era than in the past … Continue reading
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Tagged bible study, books, christology, complementarianism, cross, exegesis, gender, gospel, growth, healing, homosexual, homosexuality, jesus, marriage, mortification, pastoral ministry, pastors, resurrection, Sanctification, sickness, sin, suffering
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Jesus Loves Organized Religion
“I love Jesus, but I am not into organized religion.” Ever hear that before? I am sure you have. It is a common refrain among those who like to hold claim to Jesus in some way, but want to keep … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church membership, jesus, pastoral ministry, religion
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Christ is Our Passover Lamb
Last night I preached on the Passover from Exodus 11-12:32 to our middle schoolers. I was immensely blessed to see the kids come to understand that the Exodus from Egypt by the hand of Moses is God’s amazing way of preparing … Continue reading
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Tagged blood, cross, death, exodus, jesus, passover, propitiation, sacrifice
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The Saturday Post(s)
To Parents Who Have Lost a Child. “Losing a child is the most difficult and painful experience I can personally imagine. What do you say to someone who has lost a child? What can you say? And, perhaps more importantly, what … Continue reading
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Tagged blasphemy, brian regan, children, complementarianism, dating, death, derek thomas, discipline, fatherhood, gender, hell, holy spirit, jesus, judgment, kevin deyoung, kids, loss, marriage, motherhood, music, parenting, sin, suffering, tim challies, tragedy
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Your Words Reveal Who You Are
Jesus once taught: “The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45). … Continue reading
Bigger & Bigger & Bigger
Among the many gifts of maturing in Christ, few surpass the one illustrated here by C.S. Lewis in Prince Caspian. And then—oh joy! For he was there: the huge Lion, shining white in the moonlight, with his huge black shadow … Continue reading
Why You Should Take Jesus Seriously
Jesus of Nazareth is a big deal. I don’t think it would be a stretch to say that you would be an absolute fool to not take him seriously. Here are some reasons why. He is the most influential man … Continue reading
What Christians Do With the Bible
The Bible is a big deal to Christians because, for us, it is the primary way that God has chosen to make Himself and His salvation known to the world. To say it more carefully, God has revealed His character and saving … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, confession, creed, god, incarnation, jesus, london baptist confession, revelation
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Not Everyone is God’s Child
People like to say, “Everyone is a child of God.” However, although this statements makes it way into American religious-sentimentality, it is not what the Bible teaches. The Bible is clear that, far from being God’s beloved children, all people … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, children, cross, father, fatherhood, gospel, jesus, love
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