No Condemnation in the Messiah
We've been doing some road repair recently. Specifically, the Roman Road to Salvation has some deep potholes that need fixing. Our understanding of Romans 6:23 needed major attention. But much…
Potholes on the Roman Road
The "Roman Road to Salvation" is well-known in evangelical circles. The Roman Road is a group of verses which (so it's thought) lays out the gospel quickly & clearly. Many…
Writing the Law Upon the Heart
On the night he was betrayed, Jesus gathered secretly with his disciples to celebrate the Passover. The scene is recorded in Luke chapter 22: "And [Jesus] said to them, 'I…
Restoring Israel’s Fortunes
We noted in the last blog that the true worship of God cannot be separated from obedience to God's commands. Specifically, we looked at two passages from the prophets: Isaiah…
Stop Doing Wrong, Learn To Do Right!
In the last blog, we began exploring the theme of faith and works. We first asserted that in order for human beings to fulfill the image-bearing role God has given…
By Faith, Not By Works
Generations of evangelical Christians have been eagerly taught that their salvation is a gift from God. By placing their faith in the sacrificial death of Jesus upon the cross, they…
The Paris Climate Disaster
On December 12, 2015, nearly every nation on the planet signed the Paris Climate Agreement. The purpose of the agreement was to reduce greenhouse gas emissions contributing to global warming.…
Heat Wave
Phoenix, Arizona - located in the Sonoran Desert of the Southwestern United States - experienced a scorching hot summer last year. The city notched a record 145 calendar days with…
Paradise Lost
The town of Paradise was a lovely spot in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in northern California. The 27,000 residents of Paradise enjoyed this quiet area far away…
Truth Drought
Climate alarmists are constantly proclaiming that global warming is causing all manner of disasters. With amazing confidence, they insist that hurricanes are becoming more frequent and more intense. Every storm…