“If on the other hand, you have only one talent, remember that you are the man who is in the greatest danger of neglecting gifts. The man with the five talents did not bury them, nor did the man with … Continue reading →

While reading Matthew 3, I saw so many marks of the kind of preaching God blesses in John’s ministry. Of such a preacher, the Alpha and Omega said, “There hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist.” I would … Continue reading →

“The thief comes to kill.” In 2024, after many public personalities called for murder against Donald Trump, he was shot. Yesterday, Charlie Kirk was murdered. These men were attacked because they support America and see more good in her than … Contin...

When the Lord said, “Go into all the world and make disciples,” He began the most complex industry in the history of the world. It is a call that is exhausting, terrifying, confrontational, demanding, and humbling. Who can go? Only … Continue reading...

At least 14 books of the Old Testament promise a remarkable change in the world. Though now the gate is narrow, persecution is promised to the little flock of believers, and few are chosen, the OT promises that a revival … Continue reading →

Last night while driving home from evangelism, I picked up a 25-year old Venda man who needed a lift. He had a good job and education. After some conversation, I asked him if he attended church. Venda man: Yes. Seth: … Continue reading →

Do any pastors talk like this today? All the lines below are from Charles Spurgeon in 1869 and 1880, reprinted by the Banner of Truth in 2009 as Spurgeon’s Practical Wisdom. From a slovenly, smoking, snuff-taking, beer-drinking parson may the … Conti...

If a man walking after wind and falsehood had told lies and said, ‘I will speak out to you concerning wine and liquor,’ He would be spokesman to this people. Micah 2:11 The NLT paraphrases this verse accurately: Suppose a … Continue reading →

Paul illustrates the exclusivity of salvation in Christ alone by the “no divorce” position (Romans 7:1-4). Any other position on divorce contradicts Paul’s theology here. Christ’s marriage to the church is a picture of the permanence of the earth...

For the month of July, our churches are praying from Psalm 119:163, “I hate and abhor lying.” But how can a Christian pray from those few words? Especially, if you think of yourself as a generally honest person? We love … Continue reading →