Archive for March 2018
The Day of Atonement
Credo Magazine’s newest issue has arrived: “The Glory of the Atonement.” As we reflect on and rejoice in the cross of Christ this Good Friday, we want to highlight Michael Morales’ article…
Read MoreWhat Does Christ’s Resurrection Mean for Your Local Church?
Our celebration of the Easter season generally centers on the resurrection of Christ from the dead. Having always had authority over all things due to His divine identity, Jesus is…
Read MorePrinciples for Preaching on Easter
Every time a minister ascends the pulpit to expound and apply God’s Word it is important. But this Sunday—Easter Sunday—is especially important. It is one of the highest attended Sundays…
Read MoreYou say you want a revolution? Musings on The Heretic
The story of Rob Bell has resonated with many. Raised in a fundamentalist home that stressed the “do’s and don’ts” of religion, born and bred in a church that taught…
Read More5 Reasons Why You Should Reflect on the Final Days of Jesus
Writing the book, The Final Days of Jesus, has been life-changing. Immersing oneself in the last week of Jesus’ earthly life culminating in his death and resurrection gives one a…
Read MoreNew Issue has arrived: The Glory of the Atonement
The new issue of Credo Magazine is now here: The Glory of the Atonement In the twenty-first century there are few concepts as offensive to modern ears as the wrath…
Read MoreJustification and Assurance According to John Calvin
Justification by Faith Alone Calvin, like Luther, stresses that justification is by faith alone. A right relationship to God can’t be gained by works since all people sin, thus the only pathway…
Read MoreIs God unfair? The Logic of Grace
There are very few passages I’ve taught that have generated quite as much heat as The Parable of the Day Laborers in Matthew 20:1-16. The first time I ever taught…
Read MoreNext issue of Credo Magazine coming soon! The Glory of the Atonement
We have an exciting, new issue of Credo Magazine coming your way soon! The topic is “The Glory of the Atonement” with contributions by some outstanding pastors and scholars.
Read MoreGod as Sovereign Creator: Revelation 4:1-11
When we approach a text like Revelation 4, we must remember that the believers in the early church were a small and persecuted minority in a hostile world. So, they…
Read MoreHoliness and Morality
In his great work, a Discourse on the Holy Spirit: His Name, Nature, Personality, Operations and Effects ….(in Vol. 3 of the Goold edition) John Owen devotes an entire book…
Read MorePraying to the glory of God (part 3)
When should we pray? Such a question sounds a bit strange when pitted with other more natural prayer questions like why and how. But I ask this question in order…
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