To some, it may seem that the emergent, postmodern, and seeker friendly movements appear new. All dressed up in modern styling and 21st Century Christian jargon they envision themselves cutting edge theologians, speaking for modern mankind.In...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Passion of prayerThe priority and practice of prayer in Hezekiah's life sprang from a passion of prayer. Note his statement in 2 Chronicles 29.10:"It is in my heart..."This desire of King Hezekiah came from the heart. It was no mere mental...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Many Christians today doubt the need of a spiritual revival in their lives or in the Church of Jesus Christ. As support for their conclusions, they point to the great variety of Christian ministries active today. Or they detail the many varied...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Since the first century, the Church of Jesus Christ has faced many challenges to the death of Jesus Christ. It began immediately when the guards lied about the resurrection. In short order, false doctrines and fictitious conclusions...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Aim of salvationIn 2 Timothy 1.10, Paul reminds his dear friend of the aim of salvation. Although the Apostle does not elaborate upon all the benefits that salvation brings, he does outline 2 of them.First, he states that salvation by grace...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Near the end of his life, Paul wrote a stirring farewell letter to his son in the faith, Timothy. In 2 Timothy 1, Paul reminded his protégé of 5 vital truths. In verse 5, he notes the existence of Timothy's faith in Jesus Christ....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Realization of our needTo stand before a holy God demonstrates our acute and actual need of repentance and relief from sin. Such an one needs pardon and purification which rests upon the supernatural grace and mercy of a living God. Note what...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
To the vast majority of people, God resembles an indulgent old man. To them He shows Himself as having a dislike for folly, but at the same time displays leniency at their wrongs. This view of God has become a popular myth in the world.It...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Accomplishment Of SanctificationTo mention the foregoing truths without explaining how sanctification works in the believer would only bring frustration. In fact, the Author of sanctification is also the One Who brings it into fruition.At the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Biblical doctrine of sanctification causes significant discussion among Christians. Some confusion exists over its definition. Just for clarification, I define sanctification as the work of God's free grace whereby the child of God is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
