Springboarding from a sentence from the Apostles’ Creed, this article reflects on God’s forgiveness found in Jesus Christ through His sacrificial death on the cross. I survey various Bible passages, explain the doctrine of Christ’s substitutionary atonement, and urge Christians to believe afresh God’s promises Continue Reading →
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Based on Psalm 23, this article invites believers in Christ to embrace their deepest identity as sheep and enjoy their Shepherd’s multiple provisions. Continue Reading →
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When you were a young man you had a bright future, according to your parents—even a divinely blessed destiny. One day, in self-pursuit of that destiny, you rip off your older brother, cunningly stealing away his special birthright. On another day, with the help of your mother, you deceive your godly old father and steal your brother’s firstborn rights. Your brother learns of your treachery. Enraged, he determines to kill you. Your parents initially harbor you, then urge you to flee, to take a journey on foot to a faraway relative to find refuge. With no other options, you embark on the trip. Continue Reading →
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The Bible describes marriage as a covenant in several places. The biblical view of marriage as a covenant between a man and a woman before God can strengthen, stabilize, and energize Christian marriages. Continue Reading →
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Pastor, I write as a fellow pastor with a simple plea: Join us biblical counselors in biblically counseling your church members, and don’t confine your teaching ministry to Sunday preaching. Continue Reading →
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