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Q. What is the purpose of the psalms?A: The covenant name YHWH is used nearly seven hundred times in the Psalms! The Psalms are LORD-centered monotheistic songs. That is, they praise the one true Creator, the maker of heaven and earth and ruler of all things who is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. … Continue reading “5 Questions about the Psalms”

John’s Last DaysThe Apostle John probably settled in Ephesus at the end of his life. He likely spent his final years among the Christians there, ministering to the new generation of Jesus’s disciples. As the last surviving member of the twelve who had been with Jesus, John’s teaching was eagerly attended by the Ephesian believers. … Continue reading “Why Study the Books of 1–3 John”

Q: What are God’s attributes and why have I never heard of them before? A: The attributes of God are the characteristics that describe what he is like. The word is used by theologians but is not often heard outside the classroom, so most people are unfamiliar with it. But that does not mean that … Continue reading “4 Questions about the Attributes of God”

Transformation by the Spirit The Acts of the Apostles is basically an account of how the Holy Spirit, the powerful and personal presence of God, transforms the earliest followers of Jesus into the restored people of God, the beginnings of God’s new creation. “You will receive power,” Jesus tells his disciples at the story’s beginning, … Continue reading “How Discipleship Yields Restoration”

Wandering in Unbelief One of our greatest struggles with contentment is that we often have an incorrect picture of what it means to be content. It’s helpful to understand what something is not in order to have a more correct understanding of what it is. Paul learned contentment, but we can gain a better picture of what that … Continue reading “4 Misconceptions About Contentment”

Our Deepest Need Of all the events in my life, one is by far the most important. Of all the blessings in my life, one is without a doubt the most wonderful blessing of all. Of all the things I most needed, but could never provide for myself, this was my deepest need. One summer … Continue reading “Why You Should Be Thankful for Your Knowledge of Sin”

Expectation vs. Reality Some people expect the pastor’s wife to have the most ideal and perfect relationship with God. After all, she lives with the pastor, sleeps next to him, has ready access to help for any questions or problems that arise, right? Ah, now that’s a laugh! We all know that a pastor’s schedule, … Continue reading “Help! I Need More of God”

Perhaps the most remarkable statement I ever heard a man utter from the pulpit was: “He has a penurious epistemology, which tends to be myopic.” I was seated in the balcony of the church when that statement was made, and I could not restrain myself from laughing aloud. I nudged my wife Vesta and said, … Continue reading “Ecclesiastical Myopia – The Nearsightedness of the American Church”

In this world where the culture seems to be dictating what is right and wrong, and we are often taking our cues from Hollywood or Washington D.C., it often feels like the church is losing ground. Instead of influencing society, society is influencing us. Some people think that the ultimate solution is to vote the … Continue reading “How Do We Gain Ground for God’s Kingdom?”

The Old Testament has anywhere from 200-400 prophecies that were fulfilled by Jesus. Although scholars differ on the number, the sheer unlikeliness that one person could fulfill all of these prophecies point to the fact that Jesus is indeed the true Messiah. The prophecies about Jesus, which can be found throughout the Old Testament, vary … Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Old Testament Prophecies Jesus Christ Fulfilled”