Monthly Archives: July 2012

No man will really seek salvation until he is clear about this doctrine. …If I did not believe in the doctrine of the wrath of God, I would not understand the death of Christ upon the cross, it would be … Continue reading →

When Dr. Frame is right, he is right on in my opinion. While I do have some strong disagreements with him on different issues (the Regulative Principle of Worship for example) I heartily agree with him, in general, on the … Continue reading →

<!–[if !mso]>st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]–> Hallowed be your name (Matthew 6:9b). Do you pray what is commonly referred to, variously, as The Lord’s Prayer and The Disciple’s Prayer? I hope you do. This is a model for effectual, fervent prayer that … Continue reading →

<!–[if !mso]>st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]–> When you read Genesis 24, do you see in Abraham’s faithful following of God’s commands concerning Isaac something beautiful? If an unbeliever reads this portion of Scripture, most often they will come to the conclusion that … Continue reading →

Apostasy oft seems foreign. It is oft some distant person that leaves the faith. Not long ago we read about its reality, but this time it has hit closer to home. Tyler McNabb has decided to swim the Tiber. My history with Tyler … Continue reading →

Paul does exactly the same with the word charis. He takes it out of the commonplace and clothes it with a wonderful new meaning. From the condescending, patronising favour of a superior, Paul turns charis into the most expressive word … Continue reading →

Some excerpts from The Harsh Truth About Public Schools: A Christian education must impart a Christian worldview in which the sovereignty of God and the central role of Jesus Christ in human history and affairs are understood by every Christian child…But … Continue reading →

A letter from John Newton (author of the hymn Amazing Grace) to a friend: There is a principle of self, which disposes us to despise those who differ from us; and we are often under its influence, when we think … Continue reading →

The law of God in the Old Testament, for all its rigorous demands and severe punishments, was an expression of God’s grace; this is precisely why Paul concludes that the law is ‘holy, righteous and good’ (Romans 7:12). Paul’s reasoning … Continue reading →

I usually get the “no way you’re only (whatever age I currently am)”. Maybe its the mass amount of facial hair that grows within a day’s time. Whatever the case, I’ve always felt like time is flying by and I’m … Continue reading →