If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time, I’m sure you’ve heard it. You assert that you believe that the Bible teaches a certain doctrine—typically while taking a stance for the historically orthodox position—and the person you are speaking with gives you a scornful look and says, “Well, that’s just your interpretation.” The... Continue Reading →
They sat outside the coffee shop together in a moment of silence. Bright streetlights lined their outdoor seating area. This was their spot. This is where he’d made that decision three years ago. This is where he was now questioning it. There was a good-looking couple nearby, talking sweet things to each other. He eyed... Continue Reading →
Have you ever heard someone playfully mock prayers that use technical terminology and complex language? Well, I sure have, and mostly from people I greatly respect. I do not believe that their intention is to discourage people like myself. Actually, I am quite certain that is not their intent, but I will say that in... Continue Reading →
Over the last few years, there has been a growing movement that encourages Christians to deconstruct their faith. Often, the process is designed not to allow a single wall of belief to stand tall, in order to be sure that not even that stubborn foundation of belief remains! Only at that point can the “Christian”... Continue Reading →
At The Gospel Coalition Conference 2019, Kevin DeYoung preached from Luke 4:10-30 and warned about the danger of being “too familiar” with Jesus. “Familiarity can breed unbelief,” was the gist of his caution. In a similar line of thought, familiarity can also cause us to gloss over things that Jesus says without considering the monumental... Continue Reading →
I am currently reading Timothy Keller’s book Preaching. In his chapter Preaching Christ to the Culture, he discusses the idea that the Bible, as God’s revelation of himself, transcends all fallible human cultures. Therefore, it is expected that every culture is going to be offended by something that the Bible teaches is true.1 He then... Continue Reading →
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