Being Uniquely Biblical

I am often astounded by those who profess Christianity but don’t seem to fully subscribe to Christianity according to the Bible. I don’t begrudge these individuals. I realize it may be a simple case of needing God’s grace and more growth in sanctification. In fact, the same could probably be said of me at some point and to some degree (assuming and accepting the idea I may have spiritual...

Do You Believe This?

“Do you believe this?” is one of the more direct and piercing questions from our Lord.  It was posed to Martha when her brother Lazarus died and Jesus arrived just days later (Jn. 11:20-27).  When Jesus expressed that He is the resurrection and the life, that resurrection and life are within His being, He pointedly asked her, “Do you believe this?” There are two things that stand out...

Beauty in the Assembly: A Holy Kiss

The COVID-19 pandemic has forever impacted those living in the 21st Century, especially those who engage in religious gatherings. In particular, the Christian church and those whose lives are touched by it have been hit hard. The pandemic has caused many Christians to see the beauty and value of things they once took for granted, and Christian fellowship is likely at the top of that list....

5 Things Galatians Teaches Us Regarding Hebrew Roots Movements

The other day I had the opportunity to interact with someone who seemed to be involved with Hebrew Israelism. Interestingly enough, in my personal study I had been reading Galatians, and although I didn’t make this fact known to that individual at the time, I saw the damaging case that Paul made against not only Hebrew Israelism but all Hebrew Roots Movements (HRM). Any return to Judaism, or a...

5 Things Christians Should Do During (& After) 2020

What a year 2020 has been so far! There have been significant Christian and celebrity passings: Ravi Zacharias, J.I. Packer, Kobe Bryant, Little Richard, John Lewis, and Regis Philbin to name a few. More than that, we’ve been facing a worldwide pandemic with COVID-19 and its associated ramifications. Finally, we’ve experienced social/political/racial unrest surrounding the 2020...