Unmoved: How Psalm 15 Clarifies What It Really Means to Follow God
Who are those who will enjoy the fruits of God’s victory over evil? The answer, found in Psalm 15, is those who ‘sojourn’ in his ‘tent’ and ‘dwell’ on his ‘holy hill.’
Imputed Righteousness: The Method of Justification
“The doctrine of justification by the righteousness of Christ, is a doctrine of great importance…some have called it, the basis of Christianity…” So wrote the Baptist theologian John Gill, at a time when such a statement was relatively uncontroversial within Protestantism. Today the tide is turning, as those within Protestantism are often the first to criticize the validity of justification by the righteousness of Christ.
The Reigning King: How the Second Psalm Gives Hope to God’s People
Glance at the headlines, and you will quickly see that people fight God. It happens all the time. In troubling times like these, we need the truth found in the Book of Psalms.
God’s Plan for Your Life: How Psalm One is a Blueprint for the Ideal Life
For those of us who like to dream, the most important question comes down to this: ‘what is the ultimate goal?’ Where are we heading in the grand arc of life? Are we prioritizing what is really important, in order to reach the goals that really matter?
Five Prayer Requests from King David
Perhaps it is time to pay attention to King David, one of the most effective ‘pray-ers’ in the Bible. These five petitions from the Hebrew monarch will challenge you in your prayer life and remind you of your most significant needs.
The Secret to Perfect Peace
We live in unprecedented times, and in the midst of chaos, we all need peace. This message will point you to the truth of God, to help you find peace in chaos.
A Summary of David’s Life
David, king of Judah and Israel, is one of the most significant people in the entire Bible. His reign shaped the entire nation of Israel, and Jesus himself is known as the ‘Son of David.’
God’s Holy Temple in the Book of Ephesians
Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians is brimming with architectural language. In Ephesians 2:21 he refers to a temple that is built by God. How much of the letter to the Ephesians is actually a reference to God’s Temple? And was the apostle thinking of the Ephesian Temple of Artemis as he penned this letter?
The Biblical Doctrine of Hell: A Response to Annihilationism
Today, I’m concerned about a rising trend among professed followers of Christ: belief in annihilationism. This is the idea that humans will ‘burn up’ in hell, at which point they cease to exist. But what does the Bible teach?
A Summary of Elisha’s Life
Elisha was one of the most famous prophets of the Hebrew Bible. His ministry spanned decades and kingdoms, and few performed more miracles than this wonder-worker: a man who exemplified the power of Yahweh. This is his story.
