3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (244+ words) I like how Chrysostom explained the story of the thief on the cross (Lk. 23:39-43). As you read it, note the emphasis on faith alone. Note also how Chrysostom used the story to show that sinners who trust in Christ need…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (635+ words) There are different times in our Christian life when we need to give a reason for the hope we have in Christ (1 Pet. 3:15). This is sometimes called apologetics – defending the Christian faith. We should defend the faith with gentleness and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (463+ words) As a Christian, I know that I should offer myself up to the Lord as a living sacrifice, body and soul, with my whole heart. But what if I fail? What if I can’t do that very well? Here’s R....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (587+ words) Paul very clearly teaches in Ephesians 1 that God chose his people to salvation based on his sovereign will and his love: “In love he predestined us…according to the purpose of his will.” This means that election is not based…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (583+ words) This is an excellent discussion of creation and what it means for the Christian that God is the maker of heaven and earth. It’s from Herman Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics (vol. 2): From the very first moment, true religion distinguishes itself from…...