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Oct 2015 30 Oct 30, 2015

In an earlier blog post I mentioned the scenario described by James in chapter two of his epistle and the way it challenges us concerning the secret sin of prejudice and partiality. I’d like to revisit that subject/text yet again. Continue reading . . . In an earlier blog post I mentioned the scenario described by James in chapter two of his epistle and the way it challenges us concerning the secret sin of prejudice and partiality. I’d like to revisit that s...Read More

Oct 2015 29 Oct 29, 2015
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All of us know that some sins are more conspicuous and overt than others. Public drunkenness, for example, or profane speech are readily identifiable. It’s obvious to even the casual observer if someone is intoxicated. Continue reading . . . All of us know that some sins are more conspicuous and overt than others. Public drunkenness, for example, or profane speech are readily identifiable. It’s obvious to even the casual observer if someone is intoxicated. T...Read More

Oct 2015 28 Oct 28, 2015

[Zondervan recently released the new NIV Study Bible, edited by D. A. Carson. This is a tremendous resource, especially for those who prefer the NIV as their English translation. There are study notes throughout, introductory articles for each book, numerous maps and charts, historical timelines, and a host of articles that focus on both historical and theological themes. I was privileged to write the article on Prophets and Prophecy, found below.] Continue reading . . ....Read More

Oct 2015 27 Oct 27, 2015

But do those in heaven now know what is happening on earth? Do the saints with Christ see the progress of the church and God’s providential governance of the affairs of mankind Continue reading . . . One of the more glorious and comforting truths in Scripture is the assurance we are given that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Cor. 5:8). In other words, all believers who die pass immediately into the conscious presence of Christ. There t...Read More

Oct 2015 26 Oct 26, 2015
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I’m often asked the question, “How many will be saved? Has God sovereignly chosen only a few to inherit eternal life or will we discover at the end of history that the majority of mankind are redeemed?” Continue reading . . . I’m often asked the question, “How many will be saved? Has God sovereignly chosen only a few to inherit eternal life or will we discover at the end of history that the majority of mankind are redeemed?” Peop...Read More

Oct 2015 22 Oct 22, 2015

[I’m excited to announce the release from Crossway Publishers of the ESV Men’s Devotional Bible. I was honored to have served as General Editor on this project and I also wrote the daily devotionals on the books of Joshua and Jonah. This would be a perfect gift (birthday, Christmas, anniversary, Father’s Day, etc.) for any man. So ladies, take notice. Oh, by the way, Crossway has also recently released the ESV Women’s Devotional Bible! Below is th...Read More

Oct 2015 21 Oct 21, 2015

We are all aware that in some way, seemingly inexplicable, Satan fell in a hideous rebellion against God and his glory. Continue reading . . . We are all aware that in some way, seemingly inexplicable, Satan fell in a hideous rebellion against God and his glory. How or why an angelic being who lived perpetually in God’s presence might turn in such an ugly act of treachery is beyond our ability to understand. But he did. And so too did numerous angels with him. Bu...Read More