Like the dripping of water over centuries, the persistent influence of charismatic theology over many decades seems to have whittled away and reshaped the evangelical commitment to the sufficiency of Scripture. Perhaps other forces are at work as well—secularism, consumerism, multi-culturalism—but modern evangelicals seem less willing to confine themselves to the 66 books of the canon... Read More
St. Augustine, one of the most influential theologians from the fourth century, penned these famous words in Africa, “Love God and do as you please.” That statement has far outlived its author, but not everyone views it favorably. Some...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
When you strive to live a godly life in Christ Jesus, you will be persecuted, you will suffer. That’s a promise right out of God’s Word (2 Tim. 3:12). And while history validates that truth, it also captures another tragic...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Submitting to authority is one of the single most effective ways you can make the gospel attractive. And even though submission is clearly the will of God, too many Christians seem to think it’s optional. That’s a reproach to the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It’s God’s will that you suffer…for righteousness’ sake. Though every Christian would affirm that statement, people interpret it in a number of different ways. For some, it’s doing ministry in an inner-city homeless...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
First of all, we’re sorry for the week between posts. There have been a lot of good things preoccupying us here at Grace to You, but we’re ready to go at it again... Read More
In terms of its depravity, America is beginning to look like ancient Rome as it plunges into new depths of sexual immorality. Here are a few examples of how pervasive our perversions have become:In the last 50 years, public opinion on fornication...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Do you know what controls you? In other words, what fills, and further what dominates your thinking? For some, it’s a consuming relationship or addictive form of entertainment like video games or Facebook. For others, maybe it’s...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
If you checked in on how some of the most prominent and influential church leaders find God’s will—and encourage you to find it—you might be in for a surprise. Or maybe not…John Eldridge hears from God through books and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
How do you know you’re following God’s will? Like any Christian, I’m sure you’re concerned about glorifying God in the decisions you make, even in the routine decisions you make every day. But if discovering God’s...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
