Matt Chandler preached at Elevation Church this month and told the truth. As a result his sermon was pulled from the Elevation site. Thank God for men like Chandler who preach the God-centered revelation of Scripture rather than the “narcissistic…
The book of Revelation has caused no small amount of debate over the years. Various approaches to interpreting Revelation and understanding the last days have generated untold divisions, confusion, and outright lunacy. So, I appreciate those careful, well-studied, and sane…
Does modern biology support or undercut human uniqueness? Are the discoveries of brain research compatible with personal responsibility? What does it really mean to be “created in the image of God?” And what are the social and ethical implications of…
On Sunday I preached part 2 of our current series through Philippians called Partners in the Gospel. It is entitled “Gospel Partnership” (pt. 1) and can be listened to or downloaded HERE.
Social network—that’s the new word for friends. Well, it’s not a word. It’s a target market. A status. A collection of profiles and updates. Sure, there are many benefits to having a “social network” in this day and age. But…
A few years ago, I was on a panel discussing the Puritans. A member of the audience asked if I could provide `a few bullet points’ to summarise Puritan theology. My mind immediately went to those passages of John Owen…
A few years ago, I was on a panel discussing the Puritans. A member of the audience asked if I could provide `a few bullet points’ to summarise Puritan theology. My mind immediately went to those passages of John Owen…
Recent online debates over the proper pastoral use of biblical commands in the lives of believers have left me a bit bewildered. Apparently, some would see these commands merely as descriptions of the Christian’s deficiencies, the spiritual equivalent of a…
7 Toxic Ideas Polluting Your Mind, Anthony Selvaggio (P & R, 2011) Have you seen the foot-pads people are buying these days to detox their bodies? Maybe you have some of that special tea that is supposed to help you…
