4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (244+ words) I like how Chrysostom explained the story of the thief on the cross (Lk. 23:39-43). As you read it, note the emphasis on faith alone. Note also how Chrysostom used the story to show that sinners who trust in Christ need…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (476+ words) It is impossible for us to reason a person into the Christian faith. Forceful words and assertive tactics will not bring people to faith in Christ. We can try to be trendy, coy, bold, assertive, cocky, pushy, and persuasive, but…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (635+ words) There are different times in our Christian life when we need to give a reason for the hope we have in Christ (1 Pet. 3:15). This is sometimes called apologetics – defending the Christian faith. We should defend the faith with gentleness and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (463+ words) As a Christian, I know that I should offer myself up to the Lord as a living sacrifice, body and soul, with my whole heart. But what if I fail? What if I can’t do that very well? Here’s R....

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (519+ words) Acts 17 is one of those memorable NT stories about the apostle Paul in Athens. The city back then was full of idols, and Paul couldn’t help but notice all the shrines, temples, images, and religious statues. When he was talking…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (664+ words) This is an excellent book for Christian counselors who want a resource on counseling people who have gone through trauma: Treating Trauma in Christian Counseling. This book is a collection of articles from different doctors, therapists, and psychologists. It includes…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (344+ words) I entreat you and exhort you to love God, to spread abroad His word, and to hear and observe it more willingly. I entreat you to hold fast the truth of God, which I have written and preached to you…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (532+ words) It is not always easy to love others. Other people are not always lovable! When the Lord calls us to love our neighbor, he knew, of course that these neighbors of ours are sinful. We are called to love sinners....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (388+ words) It’s not a secret that the greatest act of love in history happened on the cross. Out of love, Christ gave up his life to save his enemies from eternal punishment for their crimes (1 John 3:16, 4:9-10, etc.). Christians confess with Paul…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (239+ words) Here’s a lovely section of Richard Sibbes’ explanation of Christ being our all sufficient Savior. Enjoy! No man goes hungry at a feast. It was never heard for any to starve at a feast. In Christ there is not only…...