The Heavenly Doctor's Remedy for the Distressed Soul Richard Sibbes, a prominent 17th-century Puritan known as "the heavenly Doctor Sibbes," published The Bruised Reed in 1630. The book, rooted in Matthew 12:20 ("A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory"), has served... Continue Reading →
Emotions are part of reality, society, sin, righteousness, and foolishness. How well do we see this in Judges 11? Jephthah shows a pagan shortsightedness and not covenant wisdom with a systematic thought process, as we all do almost daily. If we truly read what was done, we should weep for Jephthah, his daughter, and ourselves,... Continue Reading →
Have you ever met someone who you come to find out is "Christian," yet there is nothing outwardly religious about the person? In fact, they seem to even be against a lot of what makes up the religion of Christianity. Perhaps the only Christian thing they have done was say a little prayer when they... Continue Reading →
Vengeance is mine, and recompense,for the time when their foot shall slip;for the day of their calamity is at hand,and their doom comes swiftly.’ How do we read this? Paul knew this (Rom 12:19), we know this, Johnathan Edwards knew this. What should we think of it? I think it might give a tremendous amount... Continue Reading →
A word thrown around among Christians and some who critique the Church is this little term called Legalism. Some have used Legalism as a defensive excuse for not obeying and/or strictly adhering to the commands of God found in His word. They have also commonly used this word as a reason to deconstruct the Church... Continue Reading →
The view of Limited Atonement (also known as “particular atonement") stems from the understanding of the death of Christ and how it applies to the Elect. It is crucial to understand what is not meant by the word limited; we are not speaking of a lesser atonement, nor are we saying that Christ could not... Continue Reading →
I remember my original excitement as I purchased Gibson's Be Thou My Vision devotional, hoping for something to standardize and assist in my personal devotion. As I was reviewing my new devotional, I was surprised that despite every day having a unique and robust offerings each one ended with the Lord's Prayer. I was personally... Continue Reading →
Kevin DeYoung's sermon on 2 Timothy 2:1-13 emphasizes the importance of entrusting others, the roles of Soldiers, Athletes, and Farmers, and how remembering Christ strengthens believers. The sermon highlights God's sovereignty as a motivator for endurance within the church community.
Let me start by saying abortion is always wrong because it is always murder! Plain and simple, I could finish the article right here and now with that statement; however, some will disagree. Therefore, I will try to compose a worthy enough argument that it is and show in detail below the case for life... Continue Reading →
