Spiritual Gifts The Spiritual Gifts: Tongues 21 Nov 2017 If prophecy is one of the most controversial of the spiritual gifts, tongues is not too far behind. The gift of tongues is often claimed to be the identifying mark…
Books A Review of “Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage” by Jim Newheiser 20 Nov 2017 A host of questions surrounding marriage and divorce have always existed, but they are certainly compounded by our current cultural context. Churches, pastors, counselors, and Christians all wonder if the…
Thanksgiving Thanks Be to God: Our Salvation 16 Nov 2017 There are far too many days when my salvation is simply a fact. It's a good fact, to be sure, but it's just a fact. We all get used to…
Sanctification On Making Law Out of the Gospel 15 Nov 2017 It's the supreme art of the devil that he can make the law out of the gospel - Martin Luther Fred believed the gospel. If you had asked him whether…
Spiritual Gifts The Spiritual Gifts: Prophecy (Part 3) 14 Nov 2017 In several previous posts, I've considered both what prophecy isn't and what prophecy is. In this final post on the gift, it is worthwhile to consider its operation in the…
Books A Review of “Counseling Under the Cross” by Bob Kellemen 13 Nov 201713 Nov 2017 In light of this year's 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, many have reflected on the significance of Martin Luther. The fiery monk turned reformer, is well-known for his protest…
Reading This Week’s Good Reads 11 Nov 201711 Nov 2017 Check out these interesting articles from around the web: 1. "Is Sex Addiction Real? Here's What Experts Say" by Amanda McMillan In light of the 18 celebs who have recently…
Thanksgiving Thanks Be To God: Introduction 10 Nov 201710 Nov 2017 Gratitude is getting a lot of attention these days. There's tremendous health benefits that have been proven to arise from a habit of gratitude. So, thankfulness positively impacts our sleep,…
Reformation The Five Solas: God’s Glory Alone 8 Nov 2017 If the Roman Catholic Church of Martin Luther's day would have outright denied the concepts of scripture alone and faith alone, it did not deny the concept that glory belonged…
Spiritual Gifts The Spiritual Gifts: Prophecy (Part 2) 7 Nov 2017 The Spiritual Gift of prophecy is easily one of the most controversial spiritual gifts in the New Testament. It has been both abused and feared in the contemporary church. Some…
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