If you have questions about the relationship between God’s sovereignty and our sharing of the gospel, I highly recommend J.I.Packer’s classic, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God. Below I have outlined J.I. Packer’s summary of the gospel message. Keep in…
Propitiation: Its Meaning / The Gettys Are Right
In the context of Christian salvation, the word, “propitiation” means the turning away of wrath or anger usually by an offering. Propitiation appeases the wrath of God rightly brought about by our sin. First John 4:10 summarizes, “In this is…
Atonement: What is the Christian meaning of this word?
Atonement is central to what Christians believe. Yet, many believers cannot define this important word. Michael Horton offers this explanation, “Christ died in our place, bearing God’s wrath, satisfying his justice, and reconciling us to the Father.” Broadly, the word “atonement”…
Follow Me: A Call to Die by David Platt
Watch this video and see, also, What Scares Me Most as a Pastor.”
John R.W. Stott: 3 Truths Enforced by the Cross
Stott summarizes three truths enforced by the cross: Our sin must be extremely horrible. God’s love must be wonderful beyond comprehension. Christ’s salvation must be a free gift. Stott writes: In conclusion, the cross enforces three truths – about ourselves,…
Sin and the Roles of Man, God, and Christ
The Bible describes sin using different pictures including debt, enmity, and crime. R.C. Sproul (42) helps us understand how Christ atones for our sin with the following table. Sin as . . . Man God Christ Debt Debtor Creditor Surety…
What does “atonement” mean? How can my definition be improved?
Suppose someone encountered the Easter story for the first time. Imagine how overwhelmed he or she would be with all the details. This year for Easter I am working on a primer that will summarize: Places – Where did the…
Faith Alone But Not Faith That’s Alone
To become a Christian, you need only believe in Christ and you will be saved (Acts 16:31). Being a Christian is not fundamentally about doing or earning. By all means, if you have questions about how to become a Christian,…
How You Can Help With the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Northern Illinois
We’re dreaming about seeing the Fellowship of Christian Athletes become a growing movement in Northern Illinois. You can find out more at our Facebook page. Here’s how you can help: (1) Let interested coaches know about our Coaches Huddle on…
What Do Christians Mean When They Reference the Gospel or Good News?
The word “gospel” means “good news.” It is from the Greek word from which we get “evangelical.” This is what the word looks like in Greek: εὐαγγέλιον. Even if it’s all Greek to you, you can make out the outline…