When a Christian has a choice to show curtesy or not to, is there really a debate about which path we should choose?
The Service of Common Courtesy
Loving Jesus Before All Others: A Practical Look at Jesus’s Statement to Hate Our Family Members
Jesus's teachings in Matthew 10:37 and Luke 14:26 challenge believers to prioritize their love for God over everyone, including family. While it's not about hating others, Jesus emphasizes loving God above all. Prioritizing God doesn't diminish love for family but prevents putting gifts above the giver, leading to deep, fulfilling relationships.
Can Those Who Never Hear About Jesus Be Saved?
The classic evangelical question on the fate of those who never hear the Gospel arises from concern for their salvation. Rejecting inclusivism, the scriptural reality is that all are dead in sin, needing to hear, believe, and call on Jesus for salvation. Understanding this truth is crucial for maintaining the urgency of missions.
John Mark Comer’s 12 Principles For Fighting Materialism
More often than not, when I use the word materialism on this blog, I typically mean: philosophical materialism. This is essentially a worldview that believes that moving matter is all there really is. However, that type of materialism is not the only enemy of Christianity. It could even be argued that materialism, in the sense... Continue Reading →
Is the Conscience more than a Feeling?
One of the least helpful pieces of advice I have ever received from a pastor was when he told me that I had the freedom to do a certain thing… only if I could do so with a clear conscience. Now, without context, that’s absolutely solid advice—or just simple truth for that matter. However, the... Continue Reading →
Past Sins Should Make Us Blush
I used to know a guy, let’s call him Steve. Steve professed to be a Christian. He went to church regularly and seemed to value his identity as a Christian, at least to some degree. I used to have quite a few conversations with Steve about dating and girls. I mean, what else are two... Continue Reading →