After the Flood, the sons of men attempted to recreate the civilizational glory that had existed before the Flood. We have to remember that we should not look at ancient civilization through the lens of evolution—men gradually striving to progress. Rather, we have learned the story of a great Fall, in which man was created …
When Will It Be Obvious Enough to Point Out?
“The point is to identify the desperate spiritual problem we are confronting, to call it by its biblical name, and to call for repentance. Jesus speaks of those who are in the grip of a self-important self-righteousness, which is the chief characteristic of our Intoleristas, and He says that their fundamental problem is that they …
On the Prowl for the Lord’s Will
“How should a young man seek a wife? What should his criteria be? First, a few important pointers on what not to do. Do not hand out photocopies of this chapter at the college and career class at church, announcing in a loud voice that you are ready for the marital state and are earnestly …
Our Father Noah
The story of the great Flood is a tremendous story of judgment, victory, faith and grace. About 1600 years after the creation of the human race, God visited this great catacylsm upon us — but He nevertheless spared the human race through a righteous man with the name of Noah. Our people survived this great …
Man and Ishshah
Once upon a time, in the very beginning of our world, the great Creator God made the heavens and the earth. The earth was misshapen and unformed, and the Spirit of the Lord hovered over the waters. The great Creator created all things in just six days, beginning with light on the first day. On …
What Is Racism?
I got a very nice note from a reader who is engaged in on-going discussions with some folks who have been following the “kinism” debate, and she wrote to inquire if I would offer a definition of “racism.” And so here it is. In our modern climate, the more undefined and nebulous a “vile” thing …
Functional Superiorities
“So which is superior, a ten-pound sledge, or a china tea cup? The answer depends entirely on what you want to do. Do you want to drink tea or drive in railroad spikes? To ascribe to a railroad spike the attributes of delicacy and beauty would be to insult the railroad (not that it would …
On Behalf of NSA
I am grateful for this “shameless appeals” category on this blog. It enables me to point to various ministries that are genuinely worthy of support from the broader Christian community, and today’s lesson has to do with New St. Andrews College. But those who don’t want to suffer through a shameless appeal can just press …
Pea and Shell Exegesis
“If those who hate the Word of God can suceed in getting Christians to be embarrassed by any portion of the Word of God, then that portion will continually be employed as a battering ram against the godly principles that are currently under attack. In our day, three of the principle issues are abortion, feminism, …
Marriage As Manifest Glory XXXII
INTRODUCTION: The messages this week and next have perhaps been implicit in what has been said thus far, but there is still a need to make it explicit. This week we need to address the truth that men are stupid, and next week consider the corresponding truth that women are stupid. A more biblical way …