Category Archives: Gospel

Always leading us back to grace

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

This morning, I was thinking about how easily our hearts drift into efforts to justify ourselves in comparison with others. In some sad and deeply deceptive way, we feel better when we think we are better than others.  Although we … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian life, Christianity, Contentment, Death of Christ, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Grace, Gratitude, Humility, Justification, Pharisees, Pride, Salvation, Schadenfreude, Self esteem, Self love, Selfishness, Spiritual transformation | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

7 Truths for all People

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

  We are all sinners who receive the penalty of death        (Romans 3:10, 23; 5:12). God has demonstrated His love for all people                         (John 3:16;Romans 5:8). God … Continue reading →

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Love’s Musical Crescendo!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

I don’t have any musical abilities and I certainly don’t know how to read music. My secretary, however, knows music and plays the piano. In my last few sermons, she heard me use a word that comes primarily from the … Continue reading →

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Reconciled relationships matter to God

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

Jesus anticipated two ways conflict could disrupt peaceful relationships among his followers. He gave specific directives about two potential sides of conflict. In each case, Jesus emphasized the importance of protecting unity by placing urgency of reconciled relationships. 1. Your brother has … Continue reading →

Posted in Broken Relationships, Church, Church Leadership, Church membership, Conflict, Confrontation, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Pastors, Peace, Reconciliation | Leave a comment

Who will live forever in the dwelling place of God?

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

_ Do we have any way to know who will be in heaven? Who will live forever in the dwelling place of God – with their Creator and Redeemer? It seems far too easy (and perhaps less disturbing) to attach our … Continue reading →

Posted in D. A. Carson, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Greatness, Heaven, Humility, Jesus Christ, Kingdom, Pride, Regeneration, Repentance, Salvation | Leave a comment

What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

  We cannot know God apart from the work of the Holy spirit. The Bible teaches four primary ministries of the Spirit of God that occur when we receive God’s gift of salvation in Jesus Christ.  Regeneration: We receive spiritual life … Continue reading →

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Does God accept you as you are?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

  Religious clichés are common.  “God helps those who help themselves.” “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” “Money is the root of all evil.” Many actually assume these sayings are found in the Bible, but they’re not. Other religious clichés are used to excuse … Continue reading →

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Did Jesus preach the gospel?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

  Yesterday, here at the National Conference for the Gospel Coalition, a panel of leaders (Tim Keller, John Piper, D. A. Carson and Kevin DeYoung) answered a question about whether Jesus preached the gospel.  As I listened, and deeply appreciated … Continue reading →

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How we got here

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

  As we witness sharp changes in public opinion on social issues, it’s worth asking questions about some possible upstream influences that led to the changes. It’s tempting to focus on the pressing realities of downstream consequences. Shifts in political opinions … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Change, Culture, Emerging Leaders, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Grace, Leadership, Political Correctness, Speech, Tim Keller, Tolerance, Witness | Leave a comment

Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded.

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

“This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, … Continue reading →

Posted in Afraid to die, Afterlife, Anxiety, Assurance, Christian life, Christianity, Comfort, Eternal life, Eternal security, God's Heart, God's Will, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Grace, Jesus Christ | Leave a comment