The entire New Testament speaks not only of the church but to the Church.
What is Church Membership?
Simply put, church membership is a commitment to join Christ on his mission with his people for his glory.
What Good Are You Withholding?
Ray Ortlund, in his commentary on the book of Proverbs, comments on the culture of life wisdom creates.
Jonathan Edwards and the Christian's Safety
A Christian is safe insofar as he leans upon the Lord’s goodness to him. We may search for safety outside of God, but the further in we go, the safer we are.
Books I Read in July 2018
I've always loved poetry. I write it from time to time, but you'll probably never see it. I'm not a good poet, even if I do enjoy good poetry. And during the month of July, I read a good deal of poetry, with a little theology and fiction sprinkled in.
Here are the books I read in July 2018.
Emmaus
Imagining the disciples on the Emmaus Road. A fictional first-person narrative I wrote. %t %u
When the Spirit Comes Down
When the Holy Spirit comes down, he changes our culture. We go from selfishness to selflessness, from pride to humility, from fear to courage.
When the Spirit Fills
The Bible calls us to live with wise urgency. How are we going to do that? By being filled with God himself.
When Christ's Call is Urgent
When Christ calls us to himself, he calls us immediately. There is no ramp-up period. We don’t ease into new life with Christ. He starts his work immediately, and he never lets up.
Are You an Orphan or A Child?
If you’re in Christ, God relates to you not like a king to a servant or a boss to an employee but as a father to a child, with warmth and depth, tenderness and care, attention and intention.