The Myth of Non-Denominationalism

The myth of non-denominationalism hides an important truth: every church has doctrine, history, leadership, traditions, and boundaries. Learn when practical distinctions are biblical, when denominations are useful, and when denominationalism becomes sinful division.

No church is truly without denominational characteristics. Every congregation has doctrine, history, leadership, culture, policies, and traditions. The real issue is not whether these exist, but whether they are acknowledged, tested by Scripture, and submitted to Christ. Continue ReadingThe Myth of Non-Denominationalism→

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→

God’s Law Written on the Heart: The New Covenant, the Ten Commandments, and Christian Obedience

Christians love the Ten Commandments because it reminds us of the grace and mercy of the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

Discover how God’s moral will, revealed in the Ten Commandments, is internalized through the New Covenant. This article explains that true Christian obedience is not law-keeping for justification, but the Spirit-empowered fruit of a new heart given by grace. Continue ReadingGod’s Law Written on the Heart: The New Covenant, the Ten Commandments, and Christian Obedience→

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→