“How could Jesus grow in wisdom and knowledge, if he were the true God, and consequently infinite in both?” If there be any difficulty in reconciling these ideas, it must be on the supposition that
How Do I Find My Own Voice in Preaching? All preachers, God willing, go through certain stages of growth as preachers. The goal being that preachers are continually improving their craft. One stage that preachers
It has been said that every unregenerate sinner has the heart of a Pharisee. This is true; and it is equally true that every unregenerate sinner has the heart of an Antinomian. It is the
Biblical Theology in Discipleship According to Nancy Guthrie, often the way we disciple others in the Scriptures is disjoined and lacking the Christological unifying principle. She makes the case that discipleship that teaches Christ from
Legalism does not work, never has, and never will. Legalism is the pursuit of good works, obedience to God’s law and the ethical commands of the Bible (and beyond), abstracted from faith in Christ, in
Spiritual light and holy love are necessary in your whole demeanour through life. May you, my brother, shine in holy wisdom, and burn with ardent love. You will need them, wherever you go—in whatever you
Obey God with Your Creativity: The Christian Duty of Imagination In this article, John Piper discusses the idea that there is a Christian duty and biblical basis for using one's imagination. In fact, in using our
Satan does not mind expository preaching as long as it misses the main point of God’s word; in fact, Satan himself engages in a form of expository preaching and encourages that form of biblical exposition
“Feed my sheep.”—John 21:16. The conversation which passed between our Lord and Peter, of which the text forms a part, was designed to administer reproof, and to communicate forgiveness. The cutting question was calculated to
Why Staying In Your Church Longterm in Good for You Good relationships take time, not months, years. The same is true for church members. Yet, there is a pattern in many churches where just as