If Our Society Is Collapsing, Should We Hope or Despair?

The author makes an excellent point that “Christians” are to look long term, (generational) not short term (what is in it for me) in our thinking. Despairing Over the Culture? There’s Still a Reason to Get Out of Bed Tomorrow One of the questions that Christians ask repeatedly at the moment is whether there is … More If Our Society Is Collapsing, Should We Hope or Despair?

FEAR!

With the recent “Truckers for Freedom Convoy 2022” making news across Canada and the US, I was amazed at the “tilt” or “spin” the socialist government on both sides of the border put on the event. President Trudeau of Canada called them a “fringe element and racists” this was of course repeated ad nauseam by … More FEAR!

What Was Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh? (2 Corinthians 12)

I found this article very interesting. The vast majority of commentaries I have ever read all agree that Paul’s “thorn” was some type of physical ailment. Pastor Ortlund has a different take But what was the thorn? Speculation does us no good. We do not know. And that is just as well, lest those whose … More What Was Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh? (2 Corinthians 12)

What Is Regeneration?

3 Questions about Regeneration Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley Regeneration is Trinitarian grace, involving the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in one divine act. It is often ascribed to God the Father, to whom the regenerate relate as his children… Keep Reading

What Does the Bible Say about Evangelism?

This article is part of the What Does the Bible Say? series. Included in This Article Definitions and Summary Why Evangelism Matters for Everyday Life Key Passages about Evangelism FAQ about Evangelism For Personal Reflection Definitions and Summary In a Nutshell — Evangelism is teaching or preaching the gospel with the aim to persuade. That’s it. I’m lifting … More What Does the Bible Say about Evangelism?

5 Questions about the Local Church

This article is part of the Questions and Answers series. Q: What are the necessary elements of a church? A: To qualify as a church, three “marks” must be present: the preaching of the word of God, the administration of the ordinances, and the ministerial care and oversight of the church, or church discipline. These three marks—Scripture, … More 5 Questions about the Local Church