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The End of the Big Bang
The Difference Between Justification and Sanctification
Justification and sanctification are not the same. Justification happens outside of us; sanctification takes place within us. One is about having righteousness credited to us, while the other involves righteousness being infused in us. Justification is a one-time event; sanctification is a gradual process. One person may be more sanctified than another, but no one … Continue reading The Difference Between Justification and Sanctification
Avoiding Gibeonite Deception in Modern Churches
We are all vulnerable to deception. Even the church, which has the truth of God's word and clear commands, can make poor choices if we do not seek the Lord's guidance. An illustration of our vulnerability can be found in the story of Israel and the Gibeonites in Joshua chapter 9. God had commanded Israel … Continue reading Avoiding Gibeonite Deception in Modern Churches
4 Aspects of Being Made in God’s Image
What does it mean that God created us in his image? The Imago Dei is a topic that has been debated throughout church history. I do not expect this post to answer all the questions or be the final thought on the matter, but perhaps it may be helpful to prime the pump. In reading … Continue reading 4 Aspects of Being Made in God’s Image
Singing Lies in Church
Aiden W. Tozer once said, “Christians don’t tell lies–they just go to church and sing them!” This is one of those quotes that jolt us to the core once it is properly understood. Without context, however, many people misunderstand what he is saying. CLICK TO READ.
More Than Atonement
Salvation is an achievement no one could attain on their own; not even the mightiest angels in Heaven could accomplish it. The consequences of sin, including the anger of Almighty God, had to be addressed. Who could bear this immense burden? It would instantly crush even the mightiest archangel. No one could endure it except … Continue reading More Than Atonement
Christians Clothed in Babylonian Silk
Are Christians Draped in Babylonian Silk?" – Rob Golding delves into the intriguing connection between opulence and the Christian faith. Drawing inspiration from the book of Revelation, he unravels age-old wisdom and asks whether modern Christians may be inadvertently ensnared by the allure of luxury. Do our contemporary practices reflect the pure and blameless bride of Christ, or are they a reflection of Babylon's extravagance? CLICK TO READ.
Avoiding Achan’s Errors
We have all likely learned lessons by considering Israel's defeat at Ai in Joshua chapter 7. However, a small detail in their eventual victory over the city in chapter 8 sheds light on two important truths. When the people went against Jericho, they were to take no spoil. Everything was to be destroyed except the … Continue reading Avoiding Achan’s Errors
The Cost of Hidden Sin
I recently had the opportunity to preach a sermon on Joshua chapter 7 called “Keep Yourself from Things Devoted to Destruction. In it, we look closely at the cost of hidden sin. Join me as we delve into a weighty passage of scripture, exploring the story of Achan in Ai. In the biblical text, we … Continue reading The Cost of Hidden Sin
The Substitutionary Suffering of Christ
From the moment Jesus faced trial before Pilate, he was led away to his execution. Bearing the cross to which he would be affixed, he faltered under its weight, requiring someone else to carry it to the execution site. There, he was fastened with nails through his hands and feet, hoisted up as a naked, … Continue reading The Substitutionary Suffering of Christ
The Fight of Faith 