I begin preaching on Romans today. I have never looked forward to a series any more. The theme of the Romans series at The Red Brick Church is that the Gospel is the most exciting news ever heard. Paul was…
How can a person be sure of his or her salvation?
In the appendices of Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds, I address common forgiveness questions such as: Is it appropriate to forgive God? Must a person always remained married to his or her spouse? What if…
Preach the Gospel to Yourself From Titus 3:3-7
In The Discipline of Grace, Jerry Bridges wrote: “You can be sure of one thing though: When you set yourself to pursue holiness, you will begin to realize what an awful sinner you are. And if you are not firmly…
N.T. Wright: Churches that Mainly Use the NIV Don’t Understand Paul
I have shared previously (see here) that while many evangelicals are unaware of the discussion taking place regarding the New Perspective on Paul, it does have major implications for the Church. It may help to understand the intensity and foundational…
Mike Wittmer on N.T. Wright and the What it Means to be Protestant
At a minimum – – be aware that there is a major discussion taking place today in the church about the doctrine of justification. The parties include those who defend a traditional reformed understanding of the doctrine of salvation and…
Question: Do More People in our Culture Agree with Lennon or Hebrews?
I imagine that John Lennon wouldn’t much like the New Testament book of Hebrews. True: both Lennon and Hebrews pay tribute to the idea of peace. The benediction at the end of Hebrews begins with the words, “May the God…
On Bonhoeffer, Abortion and Cheap Grace
On the banks of Pollywog Creek, Patricia Hunter is interacting with a section of Unpacking Forgiveness that deals with cheap grace. She considers how that area relates to abortion. It’s worth clicking over to just to see the Bonhoeffer quotes.…
Will Your Pastor Go to Heaven?
Pastor Lance Ward interacts with a quote from Unpacking Forgiveness and reminds us how any of us can know God, pastors included. Read it here.
Thinking About “Means of Grace”
Where is the grace of God? How does God work powerfully in my life? Titus 2:11ff teaches that the very grace of God which brings salvation also continues to work in our lives, teaching us to say “no” to ungodliness. …
McLaughlin on the Canons of Dort
Brian McLaughlin has written a thirteen part series on the Canons of Dort. The last post (click here) makes some important points about 5-Point Calvinism and whether or not true Calvinists are evangelistic.