Gospel Truths
Every Good Is Grace—Every Breath, Mercy
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Never have so few words carried more far-reaching implications than the first verse of the
September 28, 2016
Gospel Truths
Empty Pursuits Made Eternally Meaningful
“‘Vanity of vanities,’ says the preacher, ‘Vanity of vanities, all is vanity’” (Eccl. 1:1-2). Or, to paraphrase, “all is pointless, all is empty.” Ecclesiastes so
September 21, 2016
Gospel Truths
Is Love to God No More Than Self-Love?
Mr. Christian’s neighbor had a new bumper sticker: Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty. To Mr. Christian, random and senseless acts
September 14, 2016
Gospel Truths
Know Your Enemy
“Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is
September 7, 2016
Gospel Truths
Why Saving Faith Is Impossible Without Repentance
We are saved by grace through faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ—alone. Nothing can be added to Christ’s perfect work or to
August 31, 2016
Gospel Truths
Two Unbearable Words: The Nature of Christian Hope (Part 2 of 2)
In the previous post we considered “no hope” as the words behind a broken spirit, the two words that carry such unbearable darkness that no
August 17, 2016
Gospel Truths
Two Unbearable Words: The Nature of Christian Hope (Part 1 of 2)
Two small words. When heard on the battlefield, in the hospital waiting room, or in our darkest thoughts, they bring despair. Two words that carry
August 10, 2016
Gospel Truths
Eternal Health, Wealth, Success, and Power
Many popular preachers today teach that God always wants us healthy, wealthy, successful, and powerful in this life. Their message implies, and sometimes explicitly states,
August 3, 2016
Gospel Truths
The Glory of Reproach
\”If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out
July 27, 2016
Gospel Truths
Art, Space Junk, and Ultimate Beauty
Many, many moons ago, a company where I worked built a new multi-million-dollar facility in a large and popular business district. The wings of the
July 20, 2016
