This is the first of a series of posts on the concept of righteousness and justification in the scriptures. I’ve worked through most (here they are) references to right, righteous, righteousness and just, justified and [ Read More … ]
The famous Protestant Reformer John Calvin was a mere twenty seven years old when he began the massive task of writing what we now know as the Institutes of the Christian Religion. He felt a [ Read More … ]
A recent post at The Gospel Coalition tried to explain why many Asians struggle to accept grace. However, it seems the writer’s explanation is a half-truth. Consequently, I think readers could misunderstand the deeper dynamics [ Read More … ]
From Revelation 17-19 John has a vision of a woman holding a cup on a mythical beast with seven heads and ten horns. They wage war on the Lamb and those who follow him. The resolution [ Read More … ]
From Revelation 9-12 After hearing a series of judgments, John has a vision of a majestic angel with a rainbow over his head. The angel thunders out a message which is also written on a [ Read More … ]
From Revelation 1-3 Jesus has letters for seven churches. Each letter is prophetic. Jesus speaks through the Spirit who is inspiring John. Each letter follows a similar pattern. They describe Jesus. They praise, criticise, instruct and [ Read More … ]
From 1 John 1-5 Practice, practice, practice. John highlights the work of Christ in taking away sin and encourages his audience to hope for Jesus’ second coming. With this in mind he calls all God’s children [ Read More … ]
From 1 Peter 1-5 In light of their new birth, continuing salvation and future hope. Peter instructs his audience to conduct themselves in holy fear because God’s judgment is impartial and because He has ransomed them [ Read More … ]
Here in the U.S. we celebrate the lives of some well known people in our history by declaring their birthdays national holidays. For instance, early in the year we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther [ Read More … ]
The scene was desperate, at least for the woman who was standing next to the flight attendant on the plane. My wife and I were boarding a plane to head back home after attending the [ Read More … ]