The relationship between the Lord's act of forgiving is directly tied to your obligation to forgive. When considering the biblical doctrine and practice of forgiveness, there is a temporal and causal relationship which bears directly upon what...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
There is much sloppy thought and practice in regards to the biblical doctrine of forgiveness. One of the most common errors in the church and outside of it is not the withholding of forgiveness, but the idea that all of us are required to forgive...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What is love? There have been many answers offered over the years, but in our current day the answers have become more and more irreconcilable and distant from any biblical foundation. Should we accept the notion that love is merely a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In the beginning of I Peter, chapter 5, the apostle provides the church with a "how-to" manual for the execution of the office of elder. The Christ-honoring performance of the calling of elder is not left up to the person called, nor to the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
These verses represent the conclusion of the Apostle Peter's inspired instruction for us in the context of living the pilgrim life. In a sense, he summarizes what he has said before. Repetition is good. He also gives you some final application...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
At the beginning of this short passage, the prophet enlists the creation to sing the praises of God. His exhortation is based squarely upon what has come before in this chapter and is intended to encourage the Lord's people during some tumultuous...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In today's world, straight talk is increasingly rare - even in the church. But the Scriptures present to us an unflinchingly honest view of life and the world. In this text, the apostle seeks to further prepare God's people for what may happen...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We prioritize every day with even the most mundane activities. Putting the dishes in the dishwasher before turning the dishwasher on is one example of a mundane task that can work only if your priorities are correct. The principle holds when...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In I Peter 4, the apostle returns to the subject of preparing us for life in this fallen world. This issue was a great burden on the heart of the apostle and that is reflected in the amount of time and ink he devotes to it. But even though he...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
For those who believe that the Bible means what it says, the truth of the bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is a given. There is no debate on that point. But this does not mean that the truth and fact of the resurrection merely hangs...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
