>James and Paul on Justification

>I've had a bunch of questions sent my way this week (there had been something of a drought over the past few week - maybe it had something to do with finals, etc.). One of the questions that came my way was about Paul's teaching that we are justified by faith and not by works … Continue reading >James and Paul on Justification

>What is Classic Rock?

>I got this email from iTunes yesterday:Are you looking for something in our Classic Rock department? If so, you might be interested in these items. In this message: * Use Your Illusion I * Use Your Illusion II * G N' R Lies * Appetite for Destruction * The Spaghetti Incident? * Live Era '87-'93 … Continue reading >What is Classic Rock?

>Why I Believe In the Gift of Prophecy Today

>Is prophecy a gift the ended with the close of the canon? Many of my favorite theologians (B.B. Warfield, J. Gresham Machen, and most Reformed theologians) have argued so.I'm not convinced. I believe the gift of prophecy (as well as tongues and other 'sign gifts') continue until Christ returns, though I am skeptical of most … Continue reading >Why I Believe In the Gift of Prophecy Today

>An Amazing Story of God’s Sovereignty

>Today I read the story of Jehoshaphat and Ahab's battle to take back Ramoth-gilead from the Syrians (2 Chron 18 and 1 Kings 22). I know I've read the story, but it was like reading it for the first time today. Here's a few things to notice:Judah and Israel had been divided for some time … Continue reading >An Amazing Story of God’s Sovereignty

>Great Quote

>I ran across this great quote from John Thompson (1690-1753). Don't know him? Either did I. He was an Old Side Presbyterian critic of New Side (pro revival) Presbyterians. History remembers the winners, and the Old Siders, though probably right in much of their critique, were the losers. He writes, "My dear friends, you may … Continue reading >Great Quote