The Father of Lights and the Shadowless Flame

The Father of Lights and the Shadowless Flame

A shadowless candle flame points to the Father of lights, whose goodness never changes. Trace God’s light from creation, through Israel’s wilderness and temple, to Jesus Christ, the Light of the world who calls every sinner out of darkness. Continue ReadingThe Father of Lights and the Shadowless Flame

Jesus Christ is the Greater Prodigal Elder Brother

Do not remain in the far country. Do not stand outside in resentment. Come home through Jesus Christ, the true and greater Elder Brother, who lavished His life to bring prodigals home.

The parable exposes both rebellion and self-righteous resentment. We learn that Jesus Christ is the greater Elder Brother, lavishing divine grace and perfect redemption upon us through His costly life sacrifice on the cross. Continue ReadingJesus Christ is the Greater Prodigal Elder Brother

Grace, Mercy, and Peace: An Anchor for the Soul

Grace provides the Savior. Mercy pardons the sinner. Peace restores the relationship.

Secure your soul’s true anchor in the finished work of Christ! This essential teaching clarifies how Grace, Mercy, and Peace define salvation. Understand this biblical flow to rest from works-based legalism alone. Continue ReadingGrace, Mercy, and Peace: An Anchor for the Soul

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.

Beware the false gospel of moralism! Jesus powerfully denounced relying on good works for acceptance with God. True salvation is a gift: received only by grace through faith in Christ, not human performance. 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.

Every Christian has a spiritual Everyday Carry far more essential than any physical item. We examine how believers must carry the Word in your heart, take up the cross daily, and put on the full armor of God. Continue ReadingEveryday Carry for Christians: What Believers Should Never Leave Home Without