A Psalm of Mercy and Justice (Psalm 101)

(1) Of steadfast love and justice I shall sing,To you, O Lord, my music will take wing.(2) Awaiting you, I pace the palace grounds,And from its walls the blameless way resounds(3) I’ll turn my eyes from seeing worthless viewsApostate works…

Bible open to the book of Jeremiah

Jeremiah ben Hilkiah (before 627 BC – after 585 BC) is one of the more famous prophets of the Old Testament. God sent him to the Kingdom of Judah to warn them of judgment. Jeremiah prophesied during the chaotic years…

In the Shadow of Sin: How to Respond to Your Failure

You just yielded to sin in your life. What should you do next?

Guest Post | The Law of Moses and the Christian: A Critical Evaluation of the Reformed and Progressive Covenantal View of the Law

The purpose of this article is to compare two of the more prominent theological systems, namely, the reformed covenantal view and the progressive covenantal view.

Dominion: A Survey of Romans 6:1-23

Author’s note: This blog post is part of an ongoing series about the book of Romans. To see other Romans resources, click here. For Jews living in the city of Rome, Paul’s assertions at the end of Romans 6 were…

Providence, Responsibility, and the Leadership Lessons of  Earnest Shackleton

I read again the story of Earnest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition – and even though I had read the book and knew the ending, I could not put it down. How could it be that the survivors of a shipwreck could…

On the Cultivation of Rare Plants, Endurance, and Christlike Character

“Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character…” (Romans 5:3-4) Suffering for the Christian is a painful experience, but not a destructive one. As Paul lays out in Romans 5:3-5,…

Mortification by the Spirit: The Biblical Blueprint for Fighting Sin

What does it mean to put to death the deeds of the body by the Spirit? Studying recently through Romans 8, I came across a deeply perplexing question. Paul says, “For if you live according to the flesh you will…

Guest Post: Blessed Are the Specific

Note: Enjoy this guest post by Elizabeth Clevenger! No need for raised eyebrows here. The concept of specifics is a biblical theme. Think of the implications of Christianity. God is a complete, comprehensive, holy being and humans are moral agents,…

Follow Me: The Restoration of Peter and the Call to Die

“‘Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where…