What will o drur resurrection bodies be like? In the resurrection will we resemble our present selves? Many of us may think we will enter eternity as disembodied spirits. This is the way that many of us tend to think of the resurrection body. Charles Hodge described the resurrection body: “It is probable that the … Continue reading What Will Our “Bodies” Be Like in the Resurrection??
Month: June 2019
Let it Go!: The freedom of forgiveness
What is your favorite attribute of God? For sinners like you and me, perhaps forgiveness is the most valued of God’s attributes. Forgiveness will unify a congregation, a family, and your view of yourself. A lack of forgiveness will destroy a congregation, a family, and your view of yourself. The only way we can … Continue reading Let it Go!: The freedom of forgiveness
Distinction Between the Creator And The Created
Humanity has struggled with sin since Genesis 3, but it would seem that temptation was a struggle, though limited in nature, since creation itself. God alone is perfect in all his ways (Ps. 18:30; Matt. 5:48). Consequently, God “cannot be tempted with evil” (Js. 1:13). Humanity, by virtue of their creaturely nature, can be tempted … Continue reading Distinction Between the Creator And The Created
Personhood, Gender, Marriage, and Divine Order
It cannot be denied that sexuality is an expression of personhood.[1] God designed humanity to exist in one of two genders. The male and female genders are complimentary physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Wayne Grudem summarized the implications on human sexuality from God’s creation of humanity in his image when he wrote: “According to God’s original … Continue reading Personhood, Gender, Marriage, and Divine Order
When You Become Y’ALL: The Priesthood of All Believers
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How Your Mind is Shaped by Sin and Reshaped by the Resurrection
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” (Jer. 17:9 ESV).[1] This is why “each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desire” (Js. 1:14). The noetic effects of the Fall refer to the deceitfulness and sinfulness of the human heart which … Continue reading How Your Mind is Shaped by Sin and Reshaped by the Resurrection
Christian Participation in the Moral Order
O’Donovan defined morality as “participation in the moral order.”[1] As Christians participate in the culture, they must shine the light of Christ as wisely as possible. This demands that all sinners are addressed with respect as the image bearers of God. “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God” and all need … Continue reading Christian Participation in the Moral Order
How Beautiful
When she was little, my Sophie would wake up every morning saying, “Suns up guys, Suns Up!” Wouldn’t it be great to be that excited to see the sun every morning. Both the sunrise and the sunset are beautiful and beckon us to awe. Beauty is in the universe because the God who created … Continue reading How Beautiful
Sacred Ambition
Sometimes ambition is good and sometimes ambition is bad. What makes the difference? How can we avoid selfish ambition? How can we have a sacred ambition. First, we know that Christians cannot allow selfish ambition to persist in their hearts. Selfish ambition is translated from "ἐριθεία" and is defined as "a feeling of resentfulness based … Continue reading Sacred Ambition
SACRED DEPENDENCE
“Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, And rely on horses, Who trust in chariots because they are many, And in horsemen because they are very strong, But who do not look to the Holy One of Israel, Nor seek the Lord!” (Is. 31:1) We are totally dependent upon God. We may … Continue reading SACRED DEPENDENCE
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