Discussing books – theological, historical, and biblical – from a Reformed Christian perspective…
For those of you who struggle with recurring dark or negative thoughts, here's a good Christian book for you: A Still and Quiet Mind by Esther Smith. I've blogged on this book before, so I won't repeat what I've said earlier. But I do want to share part of the book where Smith discusses the …
Continue reading "The Mental Benefits of Biblical Meditation (Smith)"
Living out the Christian life involves much service. First and foremost, we serve the Lord (1 Pet. 2:16). But God also calls us to use our gifts to serve one another (1 Pet. 4:10). We are not to arrogantly think that others must serve us. Instead, we are instructed to be servants of all (Mk …
Continue reading "Mutual Submission in Marriage: Serving One Another"
John Newton said that self-will was one of his major stumbling blocks in the Christian life. His sinful flesh wanted to do things his way, in his timing, as he wished. His self-will believed it knew what was best for him. I struggle with this as well! I'm sure it's a common sin for many …
Idolatry is a complex sin. It includes openly worshiping anyone or anything besides the triune God. But one can also have secret idols, such as money, sex, power, people, prestige, or a pet. And sometimes idolatry is worshiping God and someone or something else at the same time (or trying to!). J. I. Packer did …
Continue reading "Keep Yourselves from Idols…and Syncretism!"
The biblical teaching of the perseverance of the saints is a comforting truth. Those whom God predestines and justifies, he will also glorify (Rom 8:30). God's love for his people is strong and everlasting (Jer. 31:3). The ones whom Christ died for will not be lost (Jn. 17:12). This teaching doesn't mean God's people can …
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