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The Lord gave old covenant Israel sacramental signs and seals of His covenant to reflect something of the saving work of Christ. Circumcision and Passover... Read More

Those who have the highest esteem for the word of God––affirming its inspiration, inerrancy, and infallibility––can sometimes fail to recognize the power of the word... Read More

When Anna and I were dating, we were actively involved in an evangelistic ministry at a chapel on the boardwalk in New Jersey. For 77... Read More

I have a confession to make. I have never really liked evangelistic tracts. Contrary to the opinions of some close Christian friends, I do not... Read More

As I have been making my way through O. Palmer Robertson’s recent book, The Christ of the Consummation: A New Testament Biblical Theology (vol. 1), I came across... Read More

Among the many wondrous aspects of the birth narratives of Jesus in Scripture, the record of the Magi coming from a distant land to seek,... Read More

God calls gospel ministers to give themselves fully to ‘the interests of Jesus Christ’ (Phil. 2:20–21). But what exactly does it mean for ministers of... Read More

In the twentieth century, evangelical churches so emphasized the call to foreign missions that many believers came to embrace the conviction that if one is... Read More

“The community is wonderful;” “There are so many ways to get involved;” “The children’s ministry is great;” “God really seems to be moving here;” “It... Read More

One of my favorite things to do when leading a worship service is getting to pronounce the benediction over the congregation at the end of... Read More