A Baptist's Musings on Lent
Why, if there is any reason at all, should Baptists take interest in Lent? And if they do, are they stepping onto the slippery slope of legalism that will inevitably end in Roman Catholicism?...
Keep ReadingTo help us grow in our theology and practice of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, I want to recommend St. Basil the Great's On the Holy Spirit....
Comer argues that discipleship, or apprenticeship to Jesus, involves three main goals: be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do as he did....
Let’s encourage one another, and especially our visitors, by initiating a greeting and by listening well. ...
Luke's Gospel provides insight into a truly Christian approach to gratitude. ...
In Christ’s death, we die to our old identity. We are no longer slaves to sin. We are free from any obligation, addiction, and necessity to sin because sin has no reign on us....
Instead of abandoning us to eternal death and destruction, God, in His mercy and grace, devised a rescue plan for humanity. At precisely the right time, God the Father sent His Son, Jesus, to die for the ungodly....
The persecutions, losses, physical pains, and tragedies we face, help us to spiritually grow so we can better serve God and provide an empathetic sense of direction for others as we follow the path God has set before us....
This resurrection week, look not to fleeting joys but to be joined to the one who fully satisfies, whose perfect kingdom will have no end and be full of immeasurable riches of grace. ...
Neither Jews under the Law of God, nor Gentiles, who see the good character of God in creation, have succeeded in obtaining righteousness because all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (3:23)....
The PDF Discussion Guide for the Marriage Seminar is available in this post. ...
Why, if there is any reason at all, should Baptists take interest in Lent? And if they do, are they stepping onto the slippery slope of legalism that will inevitably end in Roman Catholicism?...
Keep ReadingThere is nothing magical about the benedictions at the end of our services, but there is something powerful about an appeal to our covenant God to bless and keep us....
Keep ReadingChrist’s command is simple to understand, but, as with all Scripture, it takes work to apply it consistently to our lives....
Keep ReadingWe make Jesus’ presence on earth felt and known as the watching world sees Christ’s church building itself up in love....
Keep ReadingImmanuel, God with Us. ...
Keep ReadingParents must spend time to love, know, and shape each of their children so that they can discipline their children with wisdom....
Keep ReadingThis liberating truth overflows David with joy as he proclaims the beauty and glory of God’s forgiveness. ...
Keep ReadingWe should continually give thanks to God for the work of Christ on the cross to save us from our sins and establish an eternal relationship with God....
Keep ReadingFor those who belong to God, there is the precious promise that death will be swallowed up, shame will be removed, and tears will be wiped away....
Keep ReadingAs each of these trials test our faith, they also build endurance in our lives as we cling to our faith and hope in God even more. ...
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