Non-negotiable Dealbreakers: The Essential Doctrines a Church Must Not Get Wrong

Non-negotiable deal-breakers are not about being difficult, divisive, or suspicious. They are about guarding the gospel, honoring Christ, and obeying Scripture. A faithful church does not need to be perfect, impressive, wealthy, famous, traditional, modern, large, or polished. But it must be biblical.

Non-negotiable dealbreakers are not matters of personality, preference, music style, building design, or ministry flavor, they are foundational truths that determine whether a church is standing on biblical Christianity or drifting away from it. A church may be friendly, active, Continue ReadingNon-negotiable Dealbreakers: The Essential Doctrines a Church Must Not Get Wrong→

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→

Jesus Derangement Syndrome: Why the World Hates Christ and His People

Jesus Derangement Syndrome is the world’s irrational hatred of Jesus Christ, His gospel, and His people. Scripture teaches that this hatred should not surprise us, because the world hated Christ first. The gospel exposes sin, confronts religious pride, demands repentance, and declares Jesus as the only Savior and rightful Lord.

The world’s irrational hatred of Christ is not a sickness; it’s a spiritual reality. This post clarifies Jesus Derangement Syndrome—the fallen heart’s opposition to the Gospel’s truth and rightful Lordship. Continue ReadingJesus Derangement Syndrome: Why the World Hates Christ and His People→

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)→

The Love That Brings Us All the Way Home

Life may take us to unexpected places, but the love of God in Christ brings us all the way to our final home in heaven.

When life’s struggles seem endless, remember that God’s perfect love secures our final destination. Christ promises to bring us all the way home, where He dwells with His people forever. Continue ReadingThe Love That Brings Us All the Way Home→