Sanctification
We speak of the Christian life as having essentially three stages: justification, sanctification, and glorification. The first and last are single point-in-time events while the second consists of our entire…
Gospel
He was Pierced
“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.Isaiah 53:5…
The Why of Theology
First and foremost, a question is “why bother with theology?” and all these deep, theological wrestlings about this and that and how could it all possibly matter in our everyday…
Paying for Sins Before I was Born
I saw this photo of a T-shirt on the web today that posed a good, deep question. I like when things cross my path that make me go “what is…
A Tale of Two Reigns
Every now and then you read a verse you’ve read many times before, but this time it lands on you differently. I read a verse this morning that did that…
When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder…
I’ll be there. How in the world can I say that? Have you seen my life? Have you seen my sin? Have you seen how often I fail and fall?…
Sproul on Postmodernism
“My biggest concern is the way in which the postmodern mentality is seducing the church, even the Reformed church. There seems to be a tacit assumption that somewhere around 1970,…
I’m a Sinner
I am a sinner. This statement is true. But what does it mean? “Sin” and “Sinner” seem to be theological terms, terms that some religious people use. To some, it…
They Don’t Care What You Know Until They Know You Care
Ever heard that title? This is a common phrase and it sounds so good and right. The world doesn’t care what “facts” you know about God and His gospel UNTIL…
John MacArthur
It’s the day that John MacArthur passed into eternity just a few hours ago. I don’t know that I’ve ever been within a thousand miles of the man, with him…