Scripture speaks of God being “good”, meaning that He is righteous and without sin (i.e. Mk 10:18.) But Scripture also speaks of God being “good” in the sense of doing good for others.
Is God “good” to people? Specifically, is God good to His people? Of course He is.
But what does this mean?
If you watch almost [...]
Archive for December, 2008
Why Do the Wicked Prosper While God’s People Suffer??? – Psalm 73
Posted in Christian Life, Psalms on December 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Dr. Al Mohler on How to Use a Study Bible
Posted in Christian Life, Discipleship, Hermeneutics on December 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Dr. Albert Mohler has a brief post on the right way to use a study Bible. This is good stuff… take the time to read it. You can find it here http://www.albertmohler.com/blog_read.php?id=2930 .
“Welcome Cross” – Hebrews 12:5-11
Posted in Christian Life on December 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I was meditating this morning on Hebrews 12 and I was reminded of an old hymn written by William Cowper. I thought I might share this brief devotional thought with you…
Hebrews 12:5-11 (ESV) – 5 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of [...]
Beware of Worshipping “Santa Christ”
Posted in Culture, Jesus Christ on December 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In an excerpt from his book, “In Christ Alone”, Sinclair Ferguson warns Christians against the cultural tendency to confuse Jesus with Santa Claus and he urges us to be shaken to the core of our being as remember the awesome nature of the incarnation of the Son of the God. Here is an excerpt…
“There is, [...]
The Danger of Being Enslaved to Technology
Posted in Christian Life, Culture on December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Tim Challies has an insightful (and convicting) post about how dangerous it is to be enslaved to technology. Here is a snippet of his thoughts…
“Technology is a great servant but an evil master. Technology is proof of the greatness and grace of God and something we ought to be thankful for. But why, then, [...]
Mark Dever on “The Motive for Evangelism”
Posted in Evangelism / Missions, Gospel on December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here is another video clip posted by Desiring God in which Mark Dever discusses evangelism. It is about 4 minutes long and worth watching.
Why Don’t We Hear More Evangelical Sermons from the Old Testament???
Posted in Hermeneutics, Old Testament Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching, Scripture on December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Are you a preacher? Or a Sunday School teacher? Or a parent concerned about educating your children in the things of God? Then let me ask you a question… when was the last time you preached or taught from the Old Testament?
As I reflected on the sermons I have preached over the past few years, [...]
