The Utmost Importance of the Bible
God created the universe by his word (Genesis 1), then he ruled Adam and Eve by his word (Genesis 2), and when the first sin came, it was not merely…
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The Sabbath Command for Rest Fulfilled in Christ & What It Means for Us
On page one of our Bibles we learn that our God is a God of rest (Genesis 2:2). We also learn that we were made in his image (Genesis 1:27).…
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Our Incongruous Capacity for Joy
We are tiny, seemingly insignificant individuals on a planet swirling in the vastness of the universe. And yet, incredibly, we each have an incongruous capacity for joy. It seems we…
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31 Reasons to Preach the Gospel to Yourself
Should we really “preach the gospel to ourselves”? “Preach the gospel to yourself” has become common advice in gospel-centered circles. But is it biblical and actually beneficial? Of course most Christians…
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Exchanging Christ’s Yoke: A Response to Derek Webb, Josh Harris, and Others Leaving Christianity in Search of Freedom
Recently Josh Harris, former Reformed author and pastor, announced he was “no longer a Christian.” Because he was an influential young pastor and Christian writer, articles upon articles have surfaced since…
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A Cure For Our Suspicion of God
Let’s be honest: Don’t we sometimes get suspicious of God? According to Merriam-Webster, suspicion is “a state of mental uneasiness and uncertainty.” To be suspicious is to be “disposed to…
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The Danger of Me-Focused Guilt
Often our feelings of “guilt” are driven more by pride than genuine repentance. We all know the feeling. We’ve thought, said, or done something wrong. And we feel remorse about…
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We All Struggle With Wanting Praise, So What Does It Mean to Seek God’s Glory and Not Your Own?
This past weekend I preached a sermon from John 5:30-47. The message peaked in 5:44 where Jesus firmly warned his listeners, “How can you believe, when you receive glory from…
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I Can’t vs. I Don’t: The Power of Our Identity in Christ
“I don’t” has more impact than “I can’t.” I first came across the research behind the difference between “I can’t” vs. “I don’t” while reading The Motivation Myth by Jeff…
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Correction: We Don’t Like It But Need It
Many know the biblical ideas sin and repentance. We know that receiving Jesus is repenting of your sins and believing the gospel. But there’s another word the Bible uses a…
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