Grace and wisdom of the ages from the 66 books of the Bible, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
Non-negotiable dealbreakers are not matters of personality, preference, music style, building design, or ministry flavor, they are foundational truths that determine whether a church is standing on biblical Christianity or Continue ReadingNon-negotiable Dealbreakers: The Essential Doctrines a Church Must Not Get Wrong
Scientific discovery keeps confirming the Bible, this time it is consciousness, which quietly buries centuries of materialism. If consciousness survives death, the question is not whether we continue, but whether we are ready to meet God. Continue ReadingWhy Does Science Keep Agreeing with the Bible? (Consciousness vs. Materialism )
Yet there is an even deeper glory when this parable is read in the full light of the gospel. The elder brother in the parable failed. He would not rejoice over the restoration of the lost. He would not bear the cost of mercy. But Jesus Christ is the true and greater Elder Brother. He did not stand outside the feast in resentment. He left the glory of heaven, took the form of a servant, obeyed His Father perfectly, and gave His life to bring prodigals home. Continue ReadingJesus Christ is the Greater Prodigal Elder Brother
This is one of the great blessings of the New Covenant. God does not merely put commandments in front of His people. He changes them from within. He gives forgiveness. He gives a new heart. He gives the Holy Spirit. He produces a new love for Himself, a new hatred of sin, a new desire for holiness, and a new willingness to walk in obedience. Continue ReadingGod’s Law Written on the Heart: The New Covenant, the Ten Commandments, and Christian Obedience
The world did not hate Jesus because He lacked love. No one ever loved like Jesus. The world did not hate Him because He lacked compassion. No one ever showed mercy like Jesus. The world hated Him because His holiness exposed sin, His truth exposed lies, His grace exposed religious pride, and His Lordship challenged human rebellion. Continue ReadingJesus Derangement Syndrome: Why the World Hates Christ and His People