In my book Unpacking Forgiveness (Crossway, 2008), I emphasized the conditional nature of forgiveness. Christians should always be willing to forgive. We must love our enemies and show them love. But forgiveness can take place fully when the offending party…
Haddon Robinson Preaching Retreat 2019
I am again privileged to be part of the Haddon Robinson Study Retreat (Map of Participants — Don’t miss Ireland!). This year we are studying the book of Isaiah and our guest lecturer is Tim Mackie of The Bible Project.…
Lent Questions and Answers
What is Lent? Lent is the 40 period (less Sundays) before Easter and is based on Jesus’s forty days in the wilderness. Some Christians fast, think soberly about their faith, and focus on repenting of their sins during this period.*…
J.I. Packer: An Outline of the Gospel Message
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…
The French Spirit
“I began to cry. Not out of sorrow for myself, nor because of my wounds, but at the great joy that I felt at being back on French soil.” Commando Robert Piauge, June 6, 1944 Grieving as we are for…
Haddon Robinson Study Group 2016 (Images)
I shared earlier this week that I am part of a group that has met to study 2 Corinthians with Dr. George Guthrie. Dr. Guthrie is the author of the excellent new commentary, 2 Corinthians (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the…
Bear Bryant Advice for Mother’s Day Weekend
Even if you are an Auburn fan, this from Bear Bryant is good advice.
Thanksgiving Updates from Pastor Chris
“Don’t Store Up Treasures on Earth”: What Jesus Doesn’t and Does Mean
The Message of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7 : Christian Counter-Culture)
A More Magnificent Mirror: For My Daughter & Her Groom
Together — as one — make your marriage a more magnificent mirror so that together you more fully reflect the beauty of Christ and the loveliness of the gospel. I didn’t officiate for either the vows or declaration of intent…