Christian liberty

June 25, 2018 by Steve Rebus  We should keep watch over our words and deeds, not only in their intent and purpose — but also in their possible influence over others. There may be liberties which lead to no danger for us — … Continued at  Christian liberty

A Mixed Body

Matthew 13:47–50 (ESV) “So it will be at the close of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous” (v. 49). The parable of the wheat and the tares (Matt. 13:24–30, 36–43) is probably not first and foremost about the presence of people who profess the Christian faith falsely … More A Mixed Body

The Unseen Places

March 29, 2018 by Steve Rebus “The Word of God judges the thoughts. The word “judge” means to critique, to be or act as a critic. This is to say that Scripture is able to accurately audit a person’s life and size it up for what it is… via The Unseen Places

The Law

We are not autonomous. That is, we may not live according to our own law. The moral condition of humankind is that of heteronomy*: we live under the law of another. The specific form of heteronomy under which we live is theonomy, or the law of God. God rules the universe by law. Gravity is … More The Law

In The Beginning

As 2018 begins I thought it an important reminder that before any of us were God in three Persons was. His plan for us has been eternal never changing and we need be reminded to acknowledge His distinct and glorious acts in that and most importantly the Saving Grace brought to all who would believe. … More In The Beginning

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil

“…no man can be reckoned a Christian, who does not acknowledge himself to be a sinner; and in the same manner, we conclude from this petition, that we have no strength for living a holy life, except so far as we obtain it from God. Whoever implores the assistance of God to overcome temptations, acknowledges … More And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil