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Why is the church full of hypocrites?

Because the world is full of hypocrites. Now, before you shake your head in disgust at those terrible hypocrites, let me channel my inner Paul Washer and remind you, I’m talking about you. And me. We are all eager to … Continue reading

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Where do theological liberals get grace wrong?

Let me count the ways. I recently came across a tweet (forgive an old man for being slow to change) wherein a gentlemen left of center theologically opined that what people need from the church is not guilt, but grace. … Continue reading

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Taking Our Losses

I’m not as much of a twitter warrior, or I suppose X-man might now be the term, than I once was. The medium I love, with its character limitations driving us more toward the poetic than the precise and careful. … Continue reading

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Five Common Expressions I’ve Never Understood

Common sense may be more common than sense. There are any number of shorthand aphorisms in the world and in the church that shape our thinking, but don’t stand up to scrutiny, at least right away. Below are five common … Continue reading

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Do you believe in aliens?

Like, non-human, not-from-here intelligent beings? Of course I do, as does every Bible believer. Some suggest that given the size of the universe it is likely that aliens exist. Others suggest that since the Bible says nothing about aliens they … Continue reading

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Not With Flesh and Blood

It’s always a good thing to remember that when the Bible reminds us of something it’s likely because we are prone to forget. Given God’s absolute authority, anything He says once is sufficiently compelling that we have a duty to … Continue reading

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Lawless Law, or No Dog in This Fight

The purported value of ethical relativism, the idea that there are no transcendent, binding rules for right and wrong that all humans are morally required to submit to, is that it allows us to live in peace. That is, if … Continue reading

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Are Mormons Christians?

No. No one, of course, can see into anyone else’s heart. What we can do, however, is listen to another person’s profession of faith. Mormons do not believe that which is essential to the Christian faith. There are many areas … Continue reading

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How can I know God’s will for my life?

Open your Bible. It tells each one of us His will for us, which is to repent and believe the gospel, to obey all that He commands, to seek His kingdom, to disciple the nations. The Bible contains the law … Continue reading

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Shiny Happy Propaganda

Like many in this country, I’ve made my way through Prime Video’s wildly successful series, Shiny Happy People. Unlike many in this country, I know a thing or two about fundamental logic. The disconnect between the actual evidence presented and … Continue reading

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