The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.…
Amid Tragedy, Let’s Talk
Mostly, what I’ve said this week is nothing. With the loss of one of the young people in our community — not from our church, but as a community, one of our young people – – more than anything, it’s…
If You’re Not Cheating, You’re Not Trying: Through the Bible in 2015
By the powers vested in me by . . . I hereby announce that you can start your Bible reading plan on December 16. Consider this post your license to cheat by beginning to read through the Bible now. If…
St. Patrick’s Bad Analogies
Yesterday, I posted a summary of the doctrine of the trinity in anticipation of tomorrow’s sermon. Here is an alternative way to be reminded that using analogies to understand this doctrine always ends in heresy.
Making Merry About the Trinity
Can you precisely and concisely summarize the doctrine of the Trinity? Do you know which doctrinal errors to avoid? Sunday we will continue our Making Merry at Christmas series at the Red Brick Church. Our children will be singing –…
Do You Repent of Your Righteousness?
I am looking forward to preaching through the Sermon on the Mount in 2015. Currently, I am studying the Beatitudes. In a recommended sermon on the beatitudes (2/11/90), Tim Keller explains that the difference between a Christian and a moralist…
Remembering Dr. and Mrs. Beals
For those who knew Dr. Paul and Vivian Beals, it is easy to understand why Jesus said that Christians are the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13). Dr. and Mrs. Beals encouraged seminary students and their spouses for decades –…
A Soft View of Hell Makes Hard People
Denying the reality of hell may be very attractive to some. But people who hold this position are likely to become hard, embittered people when they encounter evil. One of the reasons that the denial of eternal punishment has been…
Meaning of the Song “Days of Elijah”
The song “Days of Elijah” by Robin Mark is a favorite for many churches. But few stop to think about the meaning of its many biblical references and allusions. Below I have given a brief summary of some of the themes.…
Will Power – A Story of Character
Watch this one and you’ll “wrestle” better today.