Beware of Apostasy

Deuteronomy 13“If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams…says, ‘Let us go after other gods’…you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams”(vv. 1–3). Advanced technology has brought many benefits in the form of easier travel and communications. It is now relatively easy for those of us in the … More Beware of Apostasy

The Christian’s compass and chart, by which he is steered safely over the tempestuous ocean of life!

Originally posted on iChristian:
The Christian’s compass and chart, by which he is steered safely over the tempestuous ocean of life!(William Nicholson, “God’s Word, a Preservative Prom Sin” 1862)“Your Word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” Psalm 119:11The Psalmist deposited the precepts and promises of God in his…

Beware of Idolatry

Deuteronomy 4:15–31 “Beware lest you raise your eyes to heaven, and when you see the sun and the moon and the stars, all the host of heaven, you be drawn away and bow down to them” (v. 19). Idolatry was the main reason why it was necessary for the Creator to remind His people of His … More Beware of Idolatry

The Sins Forbidden by the Ninth Commandment in a Social Media World – Tim Challies

In an article I shared a couple of days ago, we began to take a look at the ninth commandment (“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor”) and its relevance in a world in which so much of our communication takes place through social media. Specifically, we considered some of the duties required … More The Sins Forbidden by the Ninth Commandment in a Social Media World – Tim Challies

Weightier Matters of the Law

Matthew 23:23–24 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees…you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness” (v. 23). The Social Gospel movement, which arose in America in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries under the inspiration of theological liberalism, downplayed sin and reduced … More Weightier Matters of the Law

Justice in Society

TOM HICKS | SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 With the recent discussions about social justice on social media and blogs, I submit that the dispute is not about whether Christians should seek justice in society but what kind of justice they should seek. While there may be a historic Fundamentalist impulse which says that Christians should simply preach … More Justice in Society