Tag Archives: Justification

What should I look for in a church?

A Church First, that it be a church. The Reformers argued that there are three distinguishing marks of the church- the Word, sacraments and discipline. That means your campus ministry isn’t the church; your podcasts are not the church; your … Continue reading

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What’s the worse thing you’ve ever done?

My friend and co-author Paul Derry said it, and I’ll never forget it. We were talking about working together on a book, that book which became Call Me Barabbas. I was concerned my battered reputation might hurt his chances to … Continue reading

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The Gospel- Just for the Unsaved?

It stretches credulity to suggest that anyone would answer this question in the affirmative. We know better than to say such things. It also stretches credulity, however, to deny that we in the church have a terrible time grasping the … Continue reading

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Strange Bedfellows

All is not actually fair in love and war. And the enemy of my enemy is likely not to be a trustworthy ally. Some years ago I had the occasion to speak to a group of pro-lifers on ministering outside … Continue reading

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F is For Forensic

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Beggars All

For all the hardships connected to COVID- sheltering in place, riots in the streets, economic implosions, none of us, I suspect, have found ourselves giving thanks for having the head of a donkey or dove droppings to eat. That, however, … Continue reading

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It’s About Forgiveness, Forgiveness

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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The Scandal of the Gospel

All of us, both within and without the church, face the temptation of being legalists when dealing with others’ sins against us, and antinomians when dealing with our sins against others. We want those we have perceived to have wronged … Continue reading

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A is for Atonement

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A is for Atonement

Friends, Tonight, 7 eastern, we continue our study, The ABC’s of Theology, looking at A is for Atonement. Need a basic refresher? Feeling a mite light in your theological credits? Better still, would you like to know God better? Join … Continue reading

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