The Roman Conundrum
The Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans is unquestionably his greatest piece of writing. It contains many of his most cherished passages. But that's not to say it's easy to…
The Conditional Love of God
God is love. What churchgoer hasn't heard this declaration? The phrase comes from I John 4:16. But what exactly does this mean? There is much confusion in our modern society…
Moral Tectonics
For thousands of years, humanity has suffered the deadly effects of earthquakes and volcanic activity. Famously, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. obliterated the Roman town of Pompeii.…
Hallelujah!
The Hallelujah chorus, often sung at Christmastime, is one of the most recognizable pieces in history. George Handel's stunning music is accompanied by text drawn from the King James Version…
Can Salvation Arrive on Air Force One?
This past Tuesday millions of Americans went to the polls and cast their ballots. Having reached the terminus of the political season, we can all look forward to enjoying some…
The Nations Shall be Your Inheritance
Last week we began investigating the concept of Christian nationalism. We've looked at two pertinent passages in the book of Daniel which help us understand the Jewish expectation for the…
This Is My Prayer
"And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may able to discern what is best and…
Descent to Desperation
On October 13, 1972, a rugby team from Uruguay was flying over the Andes Mountains to a match in Santiago, Chile. The plane was carrying 5 crew members and 40…
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 was one of the areas…
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…