The Bible describes our triune God as one who keeps covenant. Not only does He keep covenant, but the Scripture says that He keeps covenant and mercy. In Deuteronomy, this wonderful truth is declared this way: “Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with …
Because the World is a Story
A short time after 9-11 occurred, I had an online debate/discussion with Andrew Sandlin on the question of whether Christians can speak prophetically about the providential meaning of events in our own time. Of particular interest was the question of whether or not we can say that a particular event or disaster was God’s judgment …
A Financial Miscellany
Many other aspects of Proverbs’ teaching on wealth and finances remain, but time does not. A good conclusion to this short series of posts will perhaps be found in an assorted discussion of some of the more important remaining issues. Other than the general relationship to finances, one sustained theme will not necessarily connect these …
Trying to Spin the Curse
The word anathema means cursed or damned. And of course, because God is just, this condemnation does not occur apart from sin — it is the natural and necessary condition that results from sin. Those who plotted against Paul’s life wickedly placed themselves under a great curse (Acts 23:14), vowing that they would eat nothing …
Preach With Your Feet Off the Bottom
“We have only waded ankle-deep in faith as yet. We though the water very cold and chill when we timorously ventured in; but having tried it up to the ankles, we have found it good and pleasant. Let us advance until we are breast-deep, yea, and deeper. Blessed is that man who gets his feet …
Apply Directly to the Forehead
“I find it fascinating that credulity about scientifically stated absurdities should thus exceed the wildest examples of religious superstition. I have often thought it would be a very good idea to bring an African witch-doctor or medicine-man to London, and let him have an intensive course of looking at television advertisements. The good man, I …
Holding Out for the Moon Walk
Scripture comes alive, before your very eyes (James 3:7).
The Book Tree
This is a fun business — Canon Press has released their very first book trailer. Take a gander.
Learning to Taste the Gravel Early
The problem of dishonesty in work and labor is a difficult one to address because it is often the case that the first one “lied to” is the liar himself. He is dishonest in his work and labor, and in order to do this most effectively, he must be dishonest first with himself. Remember that …
The Problem is in the Other Guy
The word impenitent refers to a sinner who has the bit in his teeth. The word (amentanoetos) occurs once (Rom. 2:5), and refers to a heart that is both hard and impenient, as seen best in someone who condemns in others what he himself does. In this context, this is a high form of impenitence …