How a Misunderstanding of Divine Foreknowledge Undermines God’s Immutability, Aseity, and Simplicity
Our men’s Bible study at Crossroads Church has been investigating the doctrines of grace. As I have plunged into these doctrines once...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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Adoption as Sons - Part 1
Russell Moore has written about his experience of adopting two boys from Russia. “The creepiest sound I have ever heard was nothing at...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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The Resurrection of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark
At the beginning of his ministry, Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand;...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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The Cup
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus is in agony. He is horror-struck and troubled. His soul is sorrowful in a state of deep grief. He ...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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The Triumphal Entry
It’s kind of strange if you think about it. During Easter we celebrate a moment in history when a man rode on a donkey.
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- Oct 2, 2021
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“I Believe; Help My Unbelief”
Legalism tempts us to rely on our own strength as the source of our salvation, even if it is the strength of our faith. As Christians...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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Is Hell Eternal Conscious Torment?
The doctrine of hell is a serious, sobering, and terrifying doctrine. For some, the thought of hell as eternal conscious torment...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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Dads, Who Is Discipling Our Children?
It is no surprise, then, that my children continuously bring their questions to me as their source of authority. “Dad, is your hair made...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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Thanksgiving: An Antidote to Sexual Sin
One of the simplest ways to fight lust is often the most overlooked. In Ephesians 5:3–5 Paul gives us a strategy to combat sexual sin:...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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The Cross by John Newton
In evil long I took delight, Unawed by shame or fear; ‘Till a new object struck my sight, And stopped my wild career. I saw one...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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Thoughts on Mark 5:21–43
In Mark 5:21–43, Jesus supernaturally heals two people: Jairus’ daughter and the woman with the issue of blood. Most interpreters rightly...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted
One of the good things about being sick for a week was that it gave me extra time to listen to great Christian songs. How have I missed...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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From the Depths of Woe
We sang this powerful song today in our gathered worship. We have been trying to introduce more Psalm singing into the regular rhythm of...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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It is Hope Enough: Robert Charles Sproul (1939–2017)
With the news of R. C. Sproul’s death, many in evangelicalism are paying tribute to him today. I have profited immensely from Dr....
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- Oct 2, 2021
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No Greater Joy or Contentment
I am in the process of summarizing the book Assured by God: Living in the Fullness of God’s Grace for The Gospel Coalition. This book has...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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Temples Made With Hands?
Another great video by Pastor Jason Wallace of Christ Presbyterian Church in Magna. #Apologetics #LDS #Mormonism #temples
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- Oct 2, 2021
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Martin Luther: A Conscience Captive to the Word of God
I recently had the opportunity to be a part of a Reformation conference at Christ Presbyterian Church in honor of the 500th anniversary...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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Would The Pioneer Reformers Own Modern Protestantism?
I have been enjoying my study of Martin Luther’s life and writings as I prepare for my talk at the Reformation Conference (to be held at...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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A Prayer in the Wake of the Las Vegas Massacre
How long, O God, is the foe to scoff? Is the enemy to revile your name forever? Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide...
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- Oct 2, 2021
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The Bondage of the Will
Is the human will free? The answer to that question deserves a book-length treatment, and many books have been written on the topic....
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