Party Pranks, Class Humiliation, Jean Valjean, and the Genuine Invitation from Jesus
Luke 14:23 And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, …
Nationalistic Pride Dies at the Cross
Jesus is the only hope for the nations, for Israel, for Iran, for North and South Korea. Lasting unity only comes …
Great Commission as Counterpart to Great Commandment
From Michael Green in his commentary on Matthew: Moreover, the Great Commission is the counterpart of the great commandment to love God …
“In, but not of the world” or “Not of the world, but sent into it”?
David Mathis challenges the notion of being “in, but not of” the world. He proposes that a better understanding would be “not …
Epistemology of Grace and Power in the Person of Jesus
Epistemology that’s not grounded in both the Cross and Resurrection lacks grace and power. I could be wrong, but the more I …
The Powerful Pulpit as Necessary for Kingdom Growth
J.C. Ryle says the following (from commentary on Luke): Let us observe, secondly, that one of the principal works which the apostles …
Carl Medearis Offers Some Thoughts On Israel and Palestinians Worth Thinking Through
Via: My Take: Jesus would support Palestinian statehood bid – CNN Belief Blog – CNN.com Blogs. I am not stating my support per …
The Attractional, Devotional, and Missional Jesus
Luke 4:38–44 (ESV) — 38 And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon’s house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was ill with …
Book Review of David Platt’s “Radical Together: Unleashing the People of God for the Purpose of God”
Platt, David. 2011. Radical Together: Unleashing the People of God for the Purpose of God. Multnomah: Colorado Springs, CO. I want to …
David Robinson on Salvation by Grace Alone, through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone
Hall of Fame Basketball player was my favorite NBA player while growing up as a kid. Did you know he scored a …