Emotions get a bad rap. I remember my dad saying things like "you can't trust your emotions." Now, I agree that you can't trust fallen emotions, but you can't trust fallen reason or the fallen will either. But, Christ redeems us whole, not just reason, not just will, but emotions too. And, Christ is Lord … Continue reading Christ Would Be Lord of Your Emotions (Thought on Valentine’s Day)
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The Obedience of Faith
Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to … Continue reading The Obedience of Faith
Shakespeare and Cats
Imagine with me two actors stepping onto stage to do a scene. One of these actors is dressed in a traditional Elizabethan costume - fine, clean, almost regal. The other actor, is in a Cat costume. They begin delivering their lines, and they are very clearly reading from a different script, with a different setting, … Continue reading Shakespeare and Cats
A Beauty Regimen for God’s People
This fall I've been teaching on the topic of holiness in my ACG. I decided on this topic for two reasons. First, there was the desire to tackle something more practical than topics we've covered recently. Second, the connection between holiness and the church's (and believer's) witness is a strong one in both the Old … Continue reading A Beauty Regimen for God’s People
Missional Application of the Seven Letters: Emphasize Warnings and Promises
It is clear from the seven letters that the reward of eternal life with Christ is conditioned upon perseverance. Persecution is not the only pressure that threatens the church and her mission so perseverance is not only to be thought of in terms of enduring suffering, but also persisting in doing good, in pursuing holiness, … Continue reading Missional Application of the Seven Letters: Emphasize Warnings and Promises
God Entranced 