So many women do not have a vision of the glorious calling of motherhood. They are trying to mother without a biblical perspective from God's Word and are discouraged. The culture is saying we don’t

I have prayerfully decided to do a series of posts on my theological influences over the next few months. Paul says in Philippians 3:17, “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk

There is something deeply assuring about the doctrine of eternal security. It teaches the believer to understand that salvation is absolutely certain. It teaches the believer that he possesses Heaven as

The eternal security of the believer is one of the great doctrines of the Christian faith. When understood properly, it provides a balm of comfort and relief to the Christian by knowing that whatever storm

Recently, I posted on social media, “The issue of women’s roles in the church is a litmus test of your view of Scripture. Those who hold firmly to inerrancy and Sola Scriptura will hold fast—those who do not will

Over fifty years ago, Lloyd-Jones thought that one of the most insidious challenges to the church was none other than a worldliness which was excused for the sake of evangelism. On October 29, 1965,

Increasingly, in a post-Christian world, Christians will serve in positions of influence under leaders who outright reject the Christian faith. Though our culture rejects the Lord Jesus, I believe that …

A few years ago, several evangelical churches in the county where I was serving as an assistant pastor decided to cooperate in sponsoring a series of evangelistic meetings. I helped lead the organizing …

Even one small but pure and holy church “unstained by the world,” that valiantly stands for the gospel against the secular culture we have worked so hard to create, is a great hindrance to our …

We all know that time is a precious commodity. I have always been impressed with Jonathan Edwards’ fifth resolution: “Resolved, never to lose one moment of time; but improve it the most …

Since the passing of Billy Graham on February 21, 2018, I have been thinking a lot about the current state of evangelism. Unfortunately, it is not good. A slew of factors, including the rise of the “prosperity …

In ancient cultures, to honor someone was to acknowledge his importance and value in a way that was reflected in one’s life. In fact, the Hebrew word translated into English as “honor,” kabod, literally means “heaviness” …

I am writing this post myriads of young men—young, single men that I have conversations with almost daily about life and relationships. I know that God does not call every man to marriage …

Our habits form us. And I know no ritual or habit more powerful in this world than daily Scripture reading. Throughout our lives, we will change. We are not the same person today that we were yesterday …

Critical to the Reformation was the recovery of the great doctrine of justification by faith. Martin Luther believed this doctrine was the doctrine on which the Church stands or falls. I will not assume that …

The Church is the only God-ordained institution that will last for eternity. In a sense, that brings a great amount of legitimacy and authority to the church, that no other institution has. Ironically, I think …