In one place, the apostle Peter writes of the chosen people of God as almost not being saved. He writes as if it were a close call, that you and I just barely made it in. What made the difference in your life? For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house … Continue reading A close call, part 1
Month: September 2017
Humanism is cursed by God
Humanism is a philosophy and a worldview in conflict with the gospel. It is an alternative religion because it replaces the authority of God with the wisdom of man. Humanism says that the mind of man is sufficient to achieve morality and happiness on its own, without reference to God. Humanism fits very nicely in … Continue reading Humanism is cursed by God
Offense of the gospel – Doug Wilson (video)
Here's a video you might enjoy. Doug Wilson considers reasons that the gospel is offensive to unbelieving man. He identifies the gospel as inherently offensive and declares that this offense is part of God's design. He also considers the additional offense that believers sometimes sinfully add to the gospel. Towards the beginning of the talk … Continue reading Offense of the gospel – Doug Wilson (video)
Somebody gets it
While poking around on the internet I ended up briefly at the website of The Gospel Coalition and saw an article titled "The Hypocrisy of Phariseephobia." As anyone who reads this blog could tell you, hypocrisy and Pharisees are two words that I've recently given a lot of thought. So I curiously clicked and read … Continue reading Somebody gets it
Meditating on Proverbs 15:33
These are some thoughts that came up using the method demonstrated by John Piper in a video linked previously from this blog. The text is Proverbs 15:33. The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and … Continue reading Meditating on Proverbs 15:33
On getting close to the gospel
Jesus once told a man that he was pretty close to the kingdom of God. And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question. Mark 12:34 That man had just demonstrated an understood … Continue reading On getting close to the gospel
More Nashville comments, part 4
In the last post I explained my thoughts on one of my least favorite articles in the Statement. Hopefully, I indicated that Article 8 serves an important function, but that it could be misleading if not read carefully in the context of the Statement as a whole. Part of that necessary context is the next … Continue reading More Nashville comments, part 4
More Nashville comments, part 3
As we work through the articles of the articles of the Nashville Statement, we've arrived at the eighth. Article 8 WE AFFIRM that people who experience sexual attraction for the same sex may live a rich and fruitful life pleasing to God through faith in Jesus Christ, as they, like all Christians, walk in purity … Continue reading More Nashville comments, part 3
More Nashville comments, part 2
The next three articles of the Nashville Statement deal with how we identify people (ourselves and others) as male or female. Article 5 WE AFFIRM that the differences between male and female reproductive structures are integral to God’s design for self-conception as male or female. WE DENY that physical anomalies or psychological conditions nullify the … Continue reading More Nashville comments, part 2
More Nashville comments
I begin in a previous post to make some comments on the Nashville Statement on human sexuality. This post will continue working through the statement, commenting on a few things along the way. Article 1 WE AFFIRM that God has designed marriage to be a covenantal, sexual, procreative, lifelong union of one man and one … Continue reading More Nashville comments
Seen a Great Light 