“So when the devil throws your sins in your face and declares that you deserve death and hell, tell him this: “I admit that I deserve death and hell, what of it? For I know One who suffered and made… Read More
“How Do I Mature As A Christian?”
I have been a pastor now for over 20 years and have regularly counsel Christians who struggle to find balance and perspective regarding how salvation (my trusting in Christ for forgiveness of sin and the basis of my relationships with… Read More
Why Did The Pope Whip Himself?
In Christianity Today article, it is reported that Pope John Paul II would regularly whip himself in an effort to promote personal humility and self-mortification. The article also points out that Mother Teresa actually wore a cilice, a strap secured… Read More
Why did Jesus get baptized?
On Sunday, (5.23.10) we considered the strange issue of Jesus’ baptism. Then Jesus arrived from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have need to be baptized… Read More
Did Jesus Preach the Same Gospel as Paul?
John Piper preached a message at the T4G that I attended last week entitled, Did Jesus Preach Paul’s Gospel? I found the message extremely helpful in seeing how Jesus taught justification. The argument has been made that Jesus had a… Read More