Evangelism in the Local Church Article But how does the local church exercise her role in evangelism? She does so, quite simply, by being the church that Jesus designed her to be. The Lord gave specific responsibilities to the church: to maintain the apostolic teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42). That … Read more
John Calvin’s Institutes: The Creation of All Things Podcast Calvin has already shown how the knowledge of God shines forth in the fashion of the universe and is continuing providential care over it. Here Calvin bids us to just be gratefully thoughtful to remember the conspicuous powers which God shows forth to his creatures and … Read more
The Reality of the Resurrection Article Because Jesus rose from the dead, one day we will rise too. Our destiny is not to float about in an ethereal, disembodied state, but to live on a renewed earth (Isa. 65-66; Rev. 21:1) in a resurrected body, as solid and real as Christ’s resurrected body. The apostle … Read more
Peter’s Failure Was Not Final Video Think of it: “Peter, the Lord you denied is not dead. He’s been raised from the dead and will meet His little band of disciples again. And He wants you, you in particular, Peter, to know it. Your denying Him may have added to His sorrows, but it has … Read more
The Sweetness of Biblical Authority A helpful article on the place of the scriptures in the heart of the believer. The facts of our lives then present a desperate quandary. We must be honest. We have resisted. We are foolish. We are guilty of violating the Law of God, and delighting in our own law, … Read more
The Sweetness of Biblical Authority A helpful article on the place of the scriptures in the heart of the believer. The facts of our lives then present a desperate quandary. We must be honest. We have resisted. We are foolish. We are guilty of violating the Law of God, and delighting in our own law, … Read more
Honor Your Father and Mother A short and helpful overview of the fifth commandment. First of all, I think we should notice God doesn’t say, “Obey your parents.” He says, “Honor your father and mother.” Now, there’s a reason for that. We are always to honor our parents because they gave us our life and … Read more
Introduction to Wisdom A helpful and brief podcast about how to read and profit from the book of Proverbs. This is not just behaviorism that enables someone to get a leg up in the here and now, but it’s part of a character formation, that in some ways is very much conformity unto the wise … Read more
How Can We Sing the Lord’s Songs in Babylon? A helpful reminder that our generation is not the first to go up against this fallen world and our complete need to trust in God alone. Daniel shows the exiles how to live joyfully and faithfully for God in Babylon. That is the book’s great lesson … Read more
The Dangers of Neglecting the Assembly An overview of the incredible importance of church attendance. It takes commitment, resolve, a sense of duty, and self-discipline to worship regularly with God’s people. This is something we should all pray about and ask God for grace to carry out. Thankfully, when we do go to church, we … Read more