This Jesus Whom I Crucified
“Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” – Acts 2:36 As I’ve been reading through the Book of Acts, I have been struck…
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The Reformation and Saving Faith
21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short…
Should the Church Promote Deeds of Darkness for Missional Purposes?
Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. -Ephesians 5:11 When has idol worship in Israel ever been permitted? How about encouraged? How about for “Missional” Purposes? If an explicitly blasphemous event is held on…
Pride Month & the Lost 2nd Use of the Law
Though they know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them. – Romans 1:32 “George, what are you afraid of if Gay Marriage is legalized? Its…
2022 PCA General Assembly Update
This year’s Presbyterian Church in America’s General Assembly (PCA GA) was monumental! There were 2300 registered Presbyters (voting Teaching Elders and Ruling Elders) plus family members, exhibiters, and church congregants in attendance. It was also significant, because after 2 years…
Whirlpools & Light, Sin and Hope, and Insights from my Daughter
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. – Isaiah 9:2 Have you ever been caught in a whirlpool on a Class IV whitewater river?…
The Joy-Robbing False Hope of Side B Gay Christianity
Note: We as a Church need to readily admit that people who have identified as gay or admitted that they struggle with Same-Sex Attraction (SSA) have been mistreated in horrendous ways in and by the Church. (Both through the ex-gay…
What Does it Mean to Deny Yourself?
I recently preached a sermon on Mark 8:34, where Jesus Says “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” I have found there is a great misconception of what this verse…
God Sings Over YOU!
You are Son, My Beloved, In You I am Well Pleased Mark 1:12 Have you ever had someone sing about you? Rejoice over you? Throughout Jesus Christ’s ministry, we are given glimpses into the perfect Father – Child relationship. The…
The Sinful State of Debate in the US…and Among Christians
Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand. (Philippians 4:5) Are you viewed as a reasonable individual? Even more, how does your reasonableness (or lack there of) reflect on your Savior? Have you shutoff your ability…