Far from being personally vindictive, imprecatory prayers offered in the right spirit are the means by which the saints of God express faith that their persecutors will be prosecuted. And it is actually the hatred of God, expressed in eternal wrath toward the unrepentant, that frees believers to love their enemies in this life.
Read MoreWhether you are studying the Bible on your own, walking through it with your spouse, teaching it to your children, or learning it in your local church, I trust that this will serve as a blessing to guide you in fruitful study.
Read MoreAs the shortest book in the Old Testament, one would think that Obadiah would be among the more familiar passages of Scripture. Sadly, such is not the case. And because Obadiah was preaching primarily to an ancient pagan nation (one of only two minor prophets who did so—the other being Jonah), the modern reader might see little of value in this short prophecy. But again, such is not the case.
Read MoreThis book offers a stark depiction of God’s wrath (cf. Joel 2:15-18), a compelling description of true repentance (cf. Joel 2:13), and a hopeful declaration of future blessing (cf. Joel 3:18).
Read MoreThe food industry is saturated with protein, but the modern church pulpit is virtually meatless. Listen to the average sermon and you're likely to respond with, "Where's the beef?"
Read MoreYou don't need Jesus if you plan on trying to live a good life—but you desperately need Jesus if you're honest enough to admit that you haven't. That's why truly Christian preaching must begin with indicatives.
Read MoreYou wouldn't blindly put anything in your mouth; neither should you blindly put anything in your ears. Remember: a diet laden with trans fat increases your risk of heart disease, the leading killer of men and women.
Read MoreLike scavenging through a landfill for dinner, a majority of modern preaching has the outward appearance of genuine food—and even temporarily fills the stomach—but ultimately leaves the hearer malnourished and ill.
Read MoreSola Scriptura means God’s Word has it all, and God’s Word does it all. Are you parenting like a Protestant?
Read MoreMale headship is not a rationale for demanding an arranged marriage. But with that said, the reality is that dads are duty-bound to do hard things for the sake of their family, and quite frankly, many fathers are far too passive in this area.
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