Churches are losing their youth at an alarming rate. Michael Horton and the White Horse Inn have started a new audio series that is highly recommended for parents and church leaders. Horton encourages catechetical teaching – – that is teaching…
The Holy Spirit’s Role in Creation
The Holy Spirit “fluttered” over the shapeless void and formed the order and beauty of creation. Scripture indicates that each of the three persons of the Godhead plays a distinct role (Wood, 16): God the Father is the author, planner,…
To Behold the Glory of Christ in the Gospel is a Discipline
More from Jerry Bridges: As I have said, one of the first 5 books I would recommend any believer read is The Discipline of Grace: God’s Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness. This book shows how grace…
Grace and Effort Are Not Opposed
One of the first 5 books I would recommend any believer read is The Discipline of Grace: God’s Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness. This book shows how grace and personal effort go hand in hand: Grace…
Pentecost Defined
Pentecost defined the Church and so we should know its definition! It is the day when Christians celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the church. When we understand how Pentecost is defined, we will celebrate…
Beautiful, Bit-Sized Devotions By Way of Pollywog Creek
Robbi Cary’s new book, No Matter What, It’s A Good Day When, is out. It features Patricia Hunter’s beautiful photography. If you are someone who struggles to find time in the day to relax and think of God’s goodness, you…
We Need A Vision for Revival!
I am praying that God uses my series on the Holy Spirit to give our church a new vision for revival. The below interviews will help us start praying for revival with excitement. Let’s pray: Oh that you would rend…
What is Systematic Theology?
Christians should be able to define systematic theology. Sunday (D.V.) I will begin a new preaching unit on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. This will be a study in systematic theology – – though it will build on exposition…
Sweetly Savoring the Truth (How to Not Go About It)
You won’t learn to sweetly savor the Word of God by randomly opening up to Bible passages. Do that and you might find that the first verse you come across is Job 7:16. Instead, learn to savor the sweetness of…