Grace and Peace: How These Two Terms Summarize Christianity
The apostle Paul begins each of his letters with some variation of the greeting “grace and peace.” Many of us have read this many times that we haven’t considered why…
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The Utmost Importance of the Bible
God created the universe by his word (Genesis 1), then he ruled Adam and Eve by his word (Genesis 2), and when the first sin came, it was not merely…
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The Sabbath Command for Rest Fulfilled in Christ & What It Means for Us
On page one of our Bibles we learn that our God is a God of rest (Genesis 2:2). We also learn that we were made in his image (Genesis 1:27).…
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Our Incongruous Capacity for Joy
We are tiny, seemingly insignificant individuals on a planet swirling in the vastness of the universe. And yet, incredibly, we each have an incongruous capacity for joy. It seems we…
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31 Reasons to Preach the Gospel to Yourself
Should we really “preach the gospel to ourselves”? “Preach the gospel to yourself” has become common advice in gospel-centered circles. But is it biblical and actually beneficial? Of course most Christians…
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Exchanging Christ’s Yoke: A Response to Derek Webb, Josh Harris, and Others Leaving Christianity in Search of Freedom
Recently Josh Harris, former Reformed author and pastor, announced he was “no longer a Christian.” Because he was an influential young pastor and Christian writer, articles upon articles have surfaced since…
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We All Struggle With Wanting Praise, So What Does It Mean to Seek God’s Glory and Not Your Own?
This past weekend I preached a sermon from John 5:30-47. The message peaked in 5:44 where Jesus firmly warned his listeners, “How can you believe, when you receive glory from…
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I Can’t vs. I Don’t: The Power of Our Identity in Christ
“I don’t” has more impact than “I can’t.” I first came across the research behind the difference between “I can’t” vs. “I don’t” while reading The Motivation Myth by Jeff…
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Why Do Christians Die? Because Jesus Loves Us
Christ loves us more than we can fathom. So why does he let us die? The answer: We die because Christ loves us. Christ loves us, so he lets us…
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What Does It Mean to Die “In Peace”?
King Josiah was the godliest of the Israelite kings. “Before him there was no king like him, who turned to the Lord with all his heart and with all his…
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