Jesus Denounces Moralism (The Most Respectable False Gospel)

Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the publican is one of the clearest denunciations of moralism in all of Scripture. The shocking point is that the religious moralist went home unjustified, while the repentant sinner went home justified. The issue was not that God approves of sin. The issue was that God rejects self-righteousness and gives mercy to sinners who humble themselves before Him.

Moralism is one of the most dangerous religious errors because it often looks clean, disciplined, respectable, and biblical. It talks about good behavior, strong families, clean living, moral standards, religious Continue ReadingJesus Denounces Moralism (The Most Respectable False Gospel)

Everyday Carry for Christians: What Believers Should Never Leave Home Without

The believer's everyday carry includes the Word in his heart, the cross on his back, the death of Jesus in his body, the mind of Christ in his thinking, the armor of God in spiritual battle, the fruit of the Spirit in his character, love as his outer garment, prayer as his constant breath, thanksgiving as his attitude, the gospel as his message, a clear conscience before God and men, burdens for others, and hope in the return of Christ.

Everyday Carry, often called EDC, usually refers to the practical items a person keeps with them every day. A pocketknife, flashlight, pen, wallet, phone, multitool, or keys may seem ordinary, Continue ReadingEveryday Carry for Christians: What Believers Should Never Leave Home Without

Sin Has Consequences, But Repentance Brings Mercy (With 38 Examples from the Bible)

Sin always brings consequences, but repentance changes how the sinner meets God’s judgment, when the heart truly turns back to God.

One of the clearest patterns in the Bible is that sin always matters to God. Disobedience is never treated as harmless, small, private, or excusable simply because a person had Continue ReadingSin Has Consequences, But Repentance Brings Mercy (With 38 Examples from the Bible)

The Problem with Apologetics (Why I Stopped Being Jealous of Their Snappy Answers)

Our job is to bear witness to Christ, speak the truth in love, and call people to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved.Our job is not to win the argument.So, use apologetics, but do not worship it. Answer questions, but do not machine-gun people with facts. Correct error, but do not forget compassion. Defend the faith, but do not confuse debate victory with gospel fruit.

There was a time when I was jealous of Christians with a talent for apologetics who always seemed to have the perfect answer. You know the kind. Someone raises an Continue ReadingThe Problem with Apologetics (Why I Stopped Being Jealous of Their Snappy Answers)