Christ is miles ahead of secular society's current outrage over sexual misbehavior. Not only have faithful Christians been unequivocally opposed to sexual assault, sexual harassment and rape for almost two thousand years, we have been describing and advocating the most liberating, enjoyable and healthy expression of human sexuality all along. Christianity has no need to … Continue reading Miles ahead of them
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Who needs Jesus, anyway?
One objection to Christianity that is posed by secular society today is that our faith is too exclusive. It is too exclusive in its truth claims and too exclusive as to the means of salvation. Of course anyone who objects to a truth claims because it is exclusive clearly doesn't understand the nature of truth … Continue reading Who needs Jesus, anyway?
A close call, part 2
In part 1 we considered the apostle's statement that the righteous are scarcely saved. The immediate context connects it with God's judgment of his own people. For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that … Continue reading A close call, part 2
A close call, part 1
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
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)
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
The end of strife
Over-familiarity with the troubles of this society can be daunting. A careful look at the struggles that threaten to engulf the country reveals an abundance of blameworthiness and little to no hope. We should expect this, it is the natural state of man since expulsion from Eden, without God and without hope. However, if we … Continue reading The end of strife
Friendly-fire
When God lays out the plan for a society in Christ he doesn't stop short or go half way, he does all things, whatsoever he pleases. But various individuals and institutions stop short or turn aside to the left or to the right. For parallels, we can consider the nation of Israel, who never did … Continue reading Friendly-fire
Just once
Imagine you were a convert to Christianity from some other place and time. Having heard the gospel of Jesus Christ, you decided to forsake your society's pagan idolatry. The person who witnessed to you told you that all non-Christians were enemies of God, fighting against the truth. You could easily see how different the bible … Continue reading Just once
Seen a Great Light 