Archive for 2017
Think About IT: How to Lose by Winning
I must ALWAYS be right Such firmness whether witting or unwitting assures the loss of respect and love by others. This unspoken resolve leaves spouses and children deeply wounded, sometimes for life. Although I cannot imagine a Christian actually uttering such words, one’s consistent arguing of his point until all objectors have given in painfully…
Read MorePrayer of Forgiveness and Repentance
Oh God, forgive me of thoughts so vile, and yet to You infinitely more so. Forgive me of even the slightest thoughts, aspirations, delights, or passions that do not have Your glory as preeminent. Expose my pride so that I will be ever mindful of my frailty, which makes me vulnerable to cast away everything…
Read MoreDo Not Forget To Remember
It is not new knowledge that we reject, for we should always be growing in the knowledge of the Lord. Rejecting new knowledge is the failure of traditionalism. Nor do we reject what has been known for years, decades, or even centuries from what God has revealed in His Word because of some superficial changes…
Read MoreA Prayer for Facing the Future
Oh my Lord Jesus, I confess that I am one who desires to know my future. Only you know how often I have been troubled beyond measure concerning the uncertainty and troubles that tomorrow may bring. Please forgive me for the thousandth time of saying, by my thoughts, worries, and plans, that I am God.…
Read MoreThink About IT: Loving God and Not His Word
Many speak of loving God but exhibit minimal or no concern to know the Scripture. They may be disinterested or even caviler about learning the Scripture. Their reverence for the Scripture is romantic rather than actual. Their interest in being taught the Scripture is limited to whatever practical value it has as a How To…
Read MoreExtensivism’s View of the Origin of Sin and God’s Offer of Salvation
In a previous article I explored Calvinism’s view of the origin of sin and salvation through the lens of their belief in compatible freedom and the “mysteries” that such a view generates. To read it, just search “Calvinism’s View of the Origin of Sin and God’s Offer of Salvation” (posted on October 31, 2016). This…
Read MoreThink About IT: Christianity without Truth or Love
Christianity without truth is not Christianity, and Christianity without love misrepresents Christ to both Christians and the lost world. Two of the greatest threats to Christianity are lies and loveless disciples. I am not referring to the lies told about Christianity by the enemies of Christ or the world, but rather the lies spoken by…
Read MoreThink About IT: The Losses of Trusting Christ
Salvation is free, but the life of faith can be costly indeed! The history of Christianity is one of untold sacrifice by countless followers of Christ. They have given their lives in the darkest parts of the globe to share the gospel, stood and spoken the truth in love in loveless times, carried the burdens…
Read MoreThink About IT: Confronting the Sins of Others
Many years ago, a man told me that if I ever needed someone to go to a person in the church who was in sin, he was more than willing to go. He said, “That type of situation does not bother me; I do not mind having to rebuke a brother for his sin.” He…
Read MoreThink About IT: Unity without Unity
We dare not confuse divine unity with organizational unity. Christians are one in Christ, which does not require the existence of organizational unity (John 17: 11, 22-22). The mere reality of different churches or even denominations is not necessarily demonstrative of disunity. This is because our unity is not derived from an organization but our…
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