“Have I then become your enemy by telling you the truth?” – Galatians 4:16 I don’t make a habit of blogging much anymore, particularly with such a full schedule. And yet, Peter Lumpkin’s latest blog post at SBC Tomorrow leaves my conscience no choice in the matter. The Christian world and Baptists in particular cannot … Read more
The GOSPEL is the greatest news for anyone, any man, any woman, every child on earth. Jesus Christ died on the Cross to save YOU! The Bible tells us that ALL fall short of God’s glory, and that we are ALL in need of his mercy. It can be confusing if you don’t understand the … Read more
For thirty years, Biblical churches have been singing “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us.” But that was before Facebook. According to a recent post, there’s one line in the song that has been flying under our heresy detectors this whole time. The post is written by Kendall Lankford and has been generously reshared with … Read more
From the beginning, God gave mankind a clear and glorious purpose. In Genesis 1:28, God commands: “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” This command, … Read more
In recent years, influential pastor Andy Stanley sparked considerable controversy by urging Christians to “unhitch” the New Testament from the Old. His rationale is that he believes the Old Testament can be a stumbling block to modern people, and therefore, it is better to focus on the resurrection and the teachings of Jesus. But this … Read more
Reformed men are known for being very particular about their ash. They are fond of it on the end of a Patriarch Maduro Toro; but spotting it on someone’s forehead will leave them smoking in a different kind of way. What these two scenarios have in common is that they are both instant conversation starters … Read more
From the first pages of Scripture, it is clear that the earth matters to God. He created it, called it “very good” (Genesis 1:31), and entrusted it to mankind to “subdue” and “have dominion over” (Genesis 1:28). Humans were created not only in God’s image but as His stewards, assigned to care for and govern … Read more
I don’t write a lot of blogs anymore: work, raising my kids, coaching my kids’ sports, and recording my podcast that nobody listens to take up almost my time. But people have such a bad read on the Meredith Knox controversy, I just had to crawl out from under my rock and logon to the … Read more
When it comes to the subject of Mary, Protestants and Roman Catholics have a oversized plate of controversies. Should we hail her? Was she sinless? How do we feel about the word “theotokos?” Where the duration of her virginity is concerned, one would think much less is directly at stake. Yet when the conversation circles … Read more
Has “Prophecy” Lost Its Meaning? In today’s world, when people hear the word prophecy, they often think of mystical predictions, chosen ones, and inevitable destinies—thanks to movies like The Matrix, Dune, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. This pop culture idea of prophecy as foretelling the future has significantly shaped how many people, including Christians, understand … Read more
When people challenge biblical teaching on sin, they often ask why Christians hold to some Old Testament laws and not others. “If homosexuality is wrong because of the Old Testament, then why don’t you also follow laws about wearing blended fabrics?” This line of reasoning assumes that all Old Testament laws are the same—but they … Read more
The beginning of this week marked half a year since President-elect Trump escaped a bullet by the skin of his ear, two weeks until his inauguration, and four years since, as some liturgical calendars might have it, the twelfth day of Christmas gave us thousands of rioters a-rioting. When political crimes are committed by civilians, … Read more
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died today at the age of 100. Carter had been living under home hospice care since February 20, 2023 after a series of hospital stays. Carter will go down in history as … Read more
I miss the days when controversies were nailed to church doors, and I wasn’t even alive back then. Such debates were public, but the filter of localization ensured that only the most critical issues would go worldwide—such as Luther’s reformation. While I would have disagreed with the aged Luther on the most recent hot topic, … Read more
In every election season, American Christians are pulled in many directions, struggling between pragmatism and principle. As the next presidential election approaches, some wrestle deeply with their voting choices, caught between a desire for godly influence and frustration with the candidates on offer. Others may take comfort in the belief that, no matter who holds … Read more
