"In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins." (1 John 4:10) “Propitiation” is an odd word, and not one you’re likely to hear often. But it is a vital concept in our ongoing study... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The charismatic movement is hard to define. It represents a vast, diverse array of teaching and practice. On the charismatic spectrum, you’ll find extravagant prosperity teachers, ecstatic speaking in tongues, strange “spiritual” manifestations, as... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
What was the point of Christ's death? Depending on whom you ask, you could receive a variety of confused and conflicting answers. Even within the church, many people are inclined to look at the life and death of Jesus through their own skewed... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
In the following audio clip, John MacArthur explains the significance of the signs and wonders of Jesus and the apostles. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Truth isn’t subjective. That’s an unpopular perspective today, but a vital one—especially when it comes to studying the Bible. Too many people take a self-centered approach with God’s Word. They’re not as interested in what it means as they are in... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Having a lot to say is not the same thing as being an expert. The charismatic movement would have all Christians believe that they—the charismatics—are the experts on the Holy Spirit. But is volume the true measure of expertise? [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
One of the most frequently perverted and abused aspects of the life of Christ is His death. The world can tolerate Him as a human martyr, but that view undermines and ignores the real significance of His death. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Modern writers, agnostic academics, and liberal theologians always stress the kindness and gentleness of Christ. Their Jesus—not the One found in Scripture, but the one concocted from their own imaginations and preferences—is effectively an... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
There is a widespread reluctance in the evangelical community to offer strong, biblical critique in response to theological error. And the glut of unrestrained charismatic teaching serves as a glaring example of that... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The world will tell you that Jesus Christ was a good teacher; a noble, moral leader, but nothing more. They’ll heap flattering laurels and accolades on Him, calling Him a religious revolutionary who changed the world with a philosophy of... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
