“Christ did not die to forgive sinners who go on treasuring anything above seeing and savoring God. And people who would be happy in heaven if Christ were not there, will not be there. The gospel is not a way to get people to heaven; it is a way to get people to God. It’s a way of overcoming every obstacle to everlasting joy in God. If we don’t want God above all things, we have not been converted by the gospel.”
― John Piper, God Is the Gospel: Meditations on God’s Love as the Gift of Himself
There are many places in the Bible that we are warned about legalism, though the authors do not use the word “legalism.” The Bible warns against relying upon the law and “good works” for justification, versus trusting in the saving … Continued
I haven’t read any of the more famous books by Gary Thomas, such as Sacred Marriage, but I am inclined to want to read it based my impression from When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People. Thomas tackles … Continued
Perhaps one of the most thoroughly discussed subjects, as well as one of the most misunderstood, is the subject of love. So many books have been written exclusively about the subject that you could spend the rest of your life … Continued
When it comes to the truth and church discipline, does it matter how you make others feel when you speak truth into their lives? Leaders of the church are called to meet the spiritual needs of the sheep, but what … Continued
Yesterday I learned that someone I consider a good friend has been told by doctors that he has two to three months to live. The Sunday prior I attended a church service where over three hundred people were healed. We’ve … Continued
The Social Justice Divide in the Church What does it mean to be anti-racist or “woke”? How does being “woke” affect the theology of pastors and congregations who buy into it? Garrett Ashley Mullet and Micah Hershberger tackle this topic … Continued
By seeking the welfare of the city – or the United States of America, in the case of our vote for president – we obey what Jesus said are the greatest commandments. Love the Lord your God with all your being, and love your neighbor as you love yourself.
In a word, the conclusion of the matter should be conclusive. We Christians do not do justice when we punt on questions of biblical justice.
In March of 2012, Tim Keller – co-founder of The Gospel Coalition, Chairman and co-Founder of Redeemer City to City, and founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City – preached a message titled ‘Racism and Corporate Evil: A White Guy’s Perspective.’
Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill. Tolkien, J.R.R.. The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings (p. … Continued