Ideas have consequences, and the ideas promoted during the Reformation had huge consequences that continue to impact our world today. The solas of the Reformation led to the reform of the churches and to the reform of law, economics, and government. Many of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans can be traced directly back to the biblical teachings of the Reformers. Read More ...
It’s a great privilege to have translations of the Bible in our own language. We have good, accurate, readable translations of the Bible in English that average readers can read and understand. Read More ...
The fact that our society tolerates and even promotes abortion reveals how far we have fallen as a culture. The fact that our nation allows abortion reveals the moral degeneracy and bankruptcy of our people. Read More ...
We all wish that we could live without conflict. But in our sinful world, conflict is virtually inevitable. Even in the church, conflict happens. Someone offends you; he says something unkind; she snubs you or insults you. How do you respond? Either forgive and put it behind you or start this process—go to your brother and tell him his fault. And if you are the offender, respond appropriately to such confrontation. That’s the proper way to deal with interpersonal conflict within the church. Read More ...
What do we understand about our times? God is in control; he is sovereign over the events of this world, and for his own purposes and in his own ways, he is moving world events toward the intended goal—Jesus will return, establish a kingdom, the earth will be renewed, and we’ll enjoy the rest of eternity. Until that time arrives, because of human sin and corruption, the times will be full of chaos and conflict. Read More ...
This message is good tidings of great joy if you believe in Jesus. If you have not believed in Jesus, you should do that. For those of us who have accepted that message, Jesus’ birth should be the heart and center of our Christmas celebration. The Savior, Christ the Lord, has been born. Read More ...
I wonder if we are giving thanks biblically, in the same ways we find reflected in the NT. I hope that during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, we’ll be thanking God unceasingly, abundantly, universally, diligently, sincerely, and gastronomically. Our expressions of thanks to God “always for all things” should extend throughout our lives and keep on going throughout eternity. Read More ...
We are responsible to vote; it’s part of our stewardship as citizens. If we don’t vote, it’s like voting for bad government. We cannot abdicate our responsibility. Not voting is a failure of Christian stewardship. Read More ...
On Reformation Day, we should celebrate men like Jan Hus and affirm our belief in the biblical doctrines that he taught. We especially appreciate his insistence that the Bible is the final and highest authority for faith and practice. We should seek to emulate his commitment to Christ as the only true head of the church. We can follow his example of holiness of life, purity of heart, courage, and boldness in the face of opposition. Read More ...
As we observe Bible Translation Day, we should be thankful for people like Wycliffe and Tyndale and their associates and colleagues, who risked their lives to translate and publish the Bible in English. We should be thankful that we have such easy access to the English Bible as we do today. There is no excuse for us to be ignorant of God’s Word. Read More ...