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

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.

Beloved, we must guard against confusing intellectual debate with evangelism’s core goal. True biblical apologetics should never replace the patient proclamation of Christ; our calling is to win souls, not simply victory in an argument. Continue ReadingThe Problem with Apologetics (Why I Stopped Being Jealous of Their Snappy Answers)

Godly Husband – Chapter 10 – Maintain a Mutually Satisfying Sexual Relationship

A truly godly husband understands that marital intimacy belongs to a divine covenant. Learn how Christlike love and mutual care transform your sexual relationship from performance into sacred, one-flesh union. Continue ReadingGodly Husband – Chapter 10 – Maintain a Mutually Satisfying Sexual Relationship

When Should Christians Accept or Reject Teaching?

Deciding to accept or reject teaching? We may tolerate imperfect messengers. We must never tolerate a corrupted message.

Evaluating teaching requires divine wisdom! We will clarify when Christians must accept or reject doctrine by understanding a crucial distinction: motive versus message. Learn how Scripture guides us to test every Good News proclamation against God’s eternal truth. Continue ReadingWhen Should Christians Accept or Reject Teaching?