Tag: faith
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Predestination and the Elect: A Scriptural Reflection
There is, within the soul of man, a persistent yearning to untangle the mysteries of salvation, justice, and the divine will. Few doctrines arouse more awe or resistance than that of predestination. Yet, if one is to approach the Scriptures with honest inquiry and not with the prideful assumption that God’s ways must resemble our…
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Blood of the Martyrs
The sorrow that comes upon us when the innocent are murdered while they pray should drive every soul to its knees. What words can suffice in the face of such terror? Men and women, little children, saints of Christ, gathered in the hush of midnight prayer, were visited not by the comfort of heaven but…
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A Word of Correction for the Soul in Error
There is a grievous danger in the modern practice of chaining eternal truth to the wagon of cultural fashion, and nowhere is that danger more evident than in the proclamations of those who clothe political ideology in the language of Christian virtue. Ms. Staci Abrams, former candidate for Governor in the great state of Georgia,…
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“Do You Love Me?”
The question appears so simple it might be mistaken for small talk: “Do you love me?” Yet it is asked by the risen Christ, and it is asked not once but three times. When eternal truth repeats itself, it does so not from forgetfulness but for the sake of revelation. The conversation between Jesus and…
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The Door Between Two Pillars: Sovereignty and Responsibility in Salvation
There is a door, old and narrow, on which two mighty pillars are engraved – one reads “Chosen before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4), and the other declares “Repent, and believe the gospel” (Mark 1:15). Many, standing before it, despair to walk through. “If God must choose me,” they cry, “what use is…
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The Triumph of Reason and Fairness in Women’s Athletics
A Thankful Reflection Today is a good day. There are moments in history, quiet but unmistakable, when truth stirs from its long slumber, shakes off the scorn of the fashionable lie, and rises to speak again. The news that the University of Pennsylvania has agreed to bar biological males from competing in women’s sports is…
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The Role of Parents in Education: The Supreme Court’s Stand
The recent divide between the leaders of America’s two largest teachers’ unions over the Supreme Court’s ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor is as revealing as it is unsurprising. One laments the Court’s decision as a betrayal of professional expertise, while the other somewhat unexpectedly acknowledges the rightful place of parents in the educational process. And…
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“Love your neighbor”
On Tuesday, May 27th, a Christian-sponsored “Rattle in Seattle” demonstration began at 5 p.m. on the 4th Avenue steps of City Hall in downtown Seattle. After the protest turned violent across the street at a counter-protest, Mayor Bruce Harrell gave the following statement, “Seattle is proud of our reputation as a welcoming, inclusive city for…
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Embracing Discipleship: The Most Difficult Yet Most Joyful Journey
Imagine, if you will, a man drowning in the sea. The waves are fierce, and he’s been treading water for what feels like eternity. Suddenly, a ship appears, and a voice calls out: “Take my hand, and I will save you.” Now, salvation is offered freely—he is not charged for the lifeboat. But if he…
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Revival Starts Within: A Study of 2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7:14 — A Voice from the Throne There is…
Seeking Truth in Today's Troubled World 