Pastor Jeremy Carr of Oxford Bible Fellowship responds to those who find it difficult to believe that Hell is eternal. Jeremy Carr: It seems that the biggest hang-up people have with the concept of hell is that it is eternal.…
Want to rule a galaxy?
Isaiah 9:7 says that, “Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end” Randy Alcorn’s book, Heaven, would make a great Christmas present. Alcorn vividly considers the implications of the biblical teaching that the Saints will…
“Wow, that was quick”
When Jaden’s parents put him to bed on Tuesday night they told him, “Well tomorrow you will be five.” In the middle of the night, Jaden’s dad took him to the bathroom and said, “Well, Jaden, now you are five.”…
When and how to say, “That’s a damned lie”
There are times when it needs to be pointed out that a statement is completely at odds with Almighty God – – indeed, that it is liable to judgment. Tim Keller appropriately made this point while preaching on the Sermon…
5 Common Myths About Hell
Joe Thorn has a good series here briefly refuting five common myths about hell: Hell is a place where Satan reigns. Hell is where sinners party. Hell is temporary. Hell is the absence of God. Hell is for bad people.…
Tim Keller: Will everyone be saved?
HT: Out of Ur
Waiting on Saturday
Philip Yancey: It is a good thing to remember that in the cosmic drama, we live out our days on Saturday, the in-between day with no name. I know a woman whose grandmother lies buried under 150-year-old live oak trees…
Tim Keller: “If you can sink this deep into your heart, you’ll be an unsinkable person.”
If you are feeling disillusioned about the Christian life, I recommend this sermon from Tim Keller on biblical hope. Not only is it tremendous preaching, but Keller also talks about the beginning of Redeemer Presbyterian church. Some of the quotes…
Piper on why many pulpits are powerless
“Ain’t gonna study war no more”
Won’t it be a great day when we “learn war no more”? When, in the words of the spiritual, “We stick our swords in the golden sand, down by the riverside?” Per one of our men’s encouragement, I read Micah…