Proud vs. Broken People
Most of the Christian books, sermons and theological material that my father gave me as a boy failed to catch my attention; but, for some... Read More
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When God Swears to God
Many years ago I came across–what I continue to consider to this day to be–the most interesting tract I’ve seen. Taking first place in the... Read More
Taking Up the Hammer and the Nails (A Theology of Apostasy)
There is remarkably sobering picture in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress where Christian, as he makes his way toward the celestial city, comes to the house of... Read More
On Getting As Little Truth As Possible
For several years now I have tried to find a statement, made by J. Gresham Machen, that I read as a young Christian about the... Read More
Jesus’ Compassion for Sinners
As I work through an exposition of the letter to the Hebrews at New Covenant I’ve been struck afresh by the greatness of the compassion of Jesus,... Read More
The Difference Between a Prophet and a Priest
In his outstanding article “The Priesthood of Christ in the Epistle of Hebrews,” Geerhardus Vos explained the chief difference between the office of prophet and... Read More
The Holy Spirit Says…
In Hebrews 3:7, the writer introduces one of the many Old Testament citations found in this letter with the words, “As the Holy Spirit says…”... Read More
John Newton’s Olney Hymn of Gospel Types
If you’ve never read through the Olney Hymns you are missing out on a great blessing. Chances are good that you’ve sung one if you worship... Read More
The Importance of Time Management
If there is one area of life I imagine most of us wish we could improve upon it would be, without a doubt, that of... Read More
Jesus and the General and Special Revelation of God
One of the most important subjects to which we can give our thoughts is that of the relationship between general and special revelation. These two... Read More