Saturday’s Military Devotional – Sacrifice for Others

For years I have seen the following all over social media: As someone retired from the US Army I fully understand the meaning behind this, and while the sacrifice made by members of the Armed Forces for our Freedom can never and should never ever be minimized, that of Christ far exceeds it.  CONTEXT:  For when … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – Sacrifice for Others

Passover and the Discipline of Remembering

Passover and the Discipline of Remembering JOHN STONESTREET  WITH MARIA BAER  –  Friday 10 Apr 2020 It doesn’t happen every year, but this year it did. Yesterday, Maundy Thursday fell on the first full day of the Jewish Passover. What makes this an especially poignant convergence is that the meal we remember every Maundy Thursday, … More Passover and the Discipline of Remembering

Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LVII

The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12  “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (v.8) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LVII

What Did Jesus Do?

What Did Jesus Do?: Understanding the Work of Christ A Teaching Series by Dr. R.C. Sproul During this season, Christians around the world focus their attention on Jesus’ atoning sacrifice and His victory over the grave. While most believers understand the importance of Christ’s death and resurrection for their salvation, fewer Christians comprehend the significance of what … More What Did Jesus Do?

Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LVI

The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12  “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (v.8) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LVI

Ready to Forgive

There has been an abundance of stuff on the internet (and since it is there its all true 🙂  of course) regarding COVID-19 being God’s judgement on the earth. First off no one has anyway of knowing that to be factual. Could it be God’s judgement sure, do we, mankind as a whole deserve it, … More Ready to Forgive

What Was God’s Purpose in the Cross?

 R.C. Sproul Apr 01, 2020 What Was God’s Purpose in the Cross? The doctrine of limited atonement (also known as “definite atonement” or “particular redemption”) says that the atonement of Christ was limited (in its scope and aim) to the elect; Jesus did not atone for the sins of everybody in the world. In my denomination, we examine young … More What Was God’s Purpose in the Cross?

The Puritans’ Passion for Doctrinal Purity

I often hear today modern evangelicals saying things like, ‘oh doctrine is not so important as…’ It leaves me wondering if they even understand what doctrine is: Webster’s 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language defined it thus:  DOCTRINE, noun [Latin , to teach.] 1. In a general sense, whatever is taught. Hence, a principle or position in … More The Puritans’ Passion for Doctrinal Purity