Paul told the Corinthians that he and his apostolic associates were wise to Satan's deceptive schemes (2 Cor 2:11). The apostle knew Satan was a formidable enemy who had millennia of experience tempting and deceiving God's image-bearers; but he also knew he had been given insight into the way his enemy operated. Following Paul's example, … Continue reading Custom-Made Temptations, Crafted Just For You
Book Notes – January 2018
Books are a gift. We should thank God that he has given us access to such a wealth of knowledge in the written word. Although I find myself regularly wishing I had more time to read, I try to make the most of the time I do have. Here is a list of a few … Continue reading Book Notes – January 2018
27 Quotes from David Gibson’s ‘Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End’
We are currently studying the book of Ecclesiastes in our college group (Tuesday nights) and with our young professionals (Friday nights). In preparation I've been reading repeatedly the text of Ecclesiastes while also finding help in a small collection of books and commentaries. David Gibson's book, Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in … Continue reading 27 Quotes from David Gibson’s ‘Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End’
Introductory Thoughts on Biblical Interpretation
Recently I've had the opportunity to engage the issue of hermeneutics with my fellow elders and with a few other pastor friends. Below is a brief outline of some of my basic hermeneutical convictions and exegetical practices that I prepared for my discussion with these brothers. I pray that this outline is helpful for you … Continue reading Introductory Thoughts on Biblical Interpretation
Toward a Christian Philosophy of History
Over the past few years---due to teaching assignments, writing projects, and personal interest---I've done a fair amount of reading and reflection on the Genesis creation narrative. One the major questions with which professing evangelicals are currently wrestling is how we should understand the Genesis account as it pertains specifically to the existence of Adam and … Continue reading Toward a Christian Philosophy of History
How Union with Christ Helps Us Apply Justification and Sanctification
One objection the Reformers faced was that their doctrine of justification by faith alone eliminated the need for good works and sanctification and thus robed people of the motivation for these necessary elements of the Christian life. Nevertheless, despite accusations to the contrary, Luther championed justification by faith alone while making clear that true faith … Continue reading How Union with Christ Helps Us Apply Justification and Sanctification
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