I recently heard an interview with Christian George in which he quoted a small phrase found in a Charles Spurgeon sermon. The phrase, though small, is quite profound: “Think much on grace, Christian.” We don’t think much as entertainment-stricken 21st century Americans. We do just about everything to avoid it. But when we do think, […]
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The False Fascinations of Jewish Myths
“Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of people who turn away from the truth.” + Titus 1v13b-14 In the context of this passage, Paul is writing to Titus who Paul has left in Crete in order to help establish the […]
The Most Dangerous False Teacher
My church is currently going through book of Titus in our Sunday worship service. I recently had the responsibility to preach two sermons on Titus 1v10-16. Titus 1v10-16 deals with the problem of false teachers and the pastor’s responsibility to rebuke them. Without a doubt false doctrine can cause catastrophic damage to a church or […]
Christ As Our Credential
Credentials are very important to our society. Almost any place you go to hear someone give a talk on something they are always introduced along with a slew of their accomplishments and titles. The author bio on any book or blog will read much the same. Twitter users often list their titles and positions in […]
The Impossible
Last night my wife and I watched the movie, “The Impossible.” Sound the spoiler alert alarm! The movie is about a family who vacationed in Thailand during the time of the Indian Ocean earthquake in 2004 that caused massive tsunami’s in several different countries around the Indian Ocean, including Thailand. It is a well-made, emotionally […]