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 →
I think we can agree on more than 20 points if you are a Christian. Maybe some of these are controversial, but I tried to pick areas on which any serious Christian would agree. Miracles Prophecy Tongues, or Languages Don’t … Continue reading →
My wife is attempting to train our children in the classical style. It has cost her a great amount of time in researching books, lists of books, curricula (which are also largely lists of books), and different ideas on what … Continue reading →
