The Glory of the Cross
That dark day Jesus was crucified brought glory to God. How did the cross display the glory of God? In John 12:24-36 we learn about three ways in which God’s glory was displayed at the cross.
An Overview of Habakkuk
Have you ever noticed that strange and terrible things are happening in the world? The answer to that question is really obvious. It would be really hard not to notice. But what’s not always obvious is why strange and terrible things are happening. Sometimes things happen and we simply have no answers. One of the most common questions we ask is “Why?”
Monthly Quote – March 2017
“Any belief system that does not give the rightful prominence of worship and honour to Jesus Christ is nothing more than demonic deception” – Andrew E. Courtis
Buddies, Beer, and Bibles
Trending on social media the last few days is the controversy raised by a campaign and a conversation. This was a conversation that involved Buddies, Beer, and Bibles. The Bible Society of Australia is celebrating their 200th Anniversary and in commemoration of this occasion, Coopers Brewery will produce a special batch of limited edition light beer cans. A part of this…
Bible Reading 2017
“Resolved, to study the Scriptures so steadily, constantly and frequently, as that I may find, and plainly perceive myself to grow in the knowledge of the same.” This was the 28th of Jonathan Edwards 70 resolutions.
What is True Greatness?
We often hear of people talk about greatness. But what makes something or someone truly great? We learn in Scripture about a man who “will be great before the Lord” (Luke 1:15).
The Need for Reminders
To forget is a tendency of being human. The condition of forgetfulness can be frustrating and even embarrassing at times. We forget items on a shopping list, stickers or tags on new clothes, to check the mail, to turn the light off, special occasions, appointments and even people’s names. There are many things that we do so as to help us remember. We write post it…
What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? (Book Review)
Kevin DeYoung writes with his clear and insightful style, a concise yet competent volume on a hotly debated topic. This is a topic that Christians need to be greatly informed of so that they will be gracious and godly in their witness. I believe this book is just the tool for that.
Unconfessed Sin – A Thief of Joy
When sin invades our lives it robs us of joy in the Lord. David knew what it was to experience the darkness and depressiveness of unconfessed sin. On one occasion, David had noticed a beautiful woman named Bathsheba bathing. He lusted after her and like all acts of sin; a number of sinful thoughts went unchecked in his life. These thoughts and desires produced the…
The Thieves of Joy
There are things in our lives that rob us of joy and we can call them the killjoys of the Christian life. These killjoys are strategic and scheming thieves. They are relentless in their attempted robbery and they are masters of disguise. Seeing that it is our duty to be a people that rejoice (Phil. 4:4; 1 Thess. 5:16), it must be our mission to recognize these thieves and…