Oct 29, 2014 | Christian Living, Romans
The sufferings of this present evil age bring to mind difficult questions. Are we really the people of God? If He is Lord, if He is the ruler of this order, why do we still suffer? There are times when we do not feel like His people. There are times when we do not...
Oct 1, 2014 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Family, The Bible
There are not many things in life that will make me beg. Sue and I have seven children and seventeen grandchildren.* I can say with confidence that, if my wife were to threaten to leave me, I would beg her to stay–not only for the sake of our family, but also...
May 27, 2014 | Christian Living, Romans, Theology
Too many people think the grace of God means they can say “whew! That’s a relief! I don’t have to do the will of God anymore!” Anyone who thinks that has completely misunderstood Paul. Paul’s message is clear, but his instructions to the Philippians in Philippians...
May 28, 2013 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Culture, Romans, Theology
Our bodies matter Even these broken bodies that fail, for those who are in Christ, bear the glory and presence of the risen Lord. For this reason, it matters what we do with our bodies. Those who represent Jesus as the signs of the presence of the kingdom of God...
Apr 15, 2013 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, The Bible, Theology
In light of Christ’s resurrection, it matters what we do with our bodies. The Bible teaches that Christ was the first-fruits—the resurrection has already begun, and we’ll be raised with Him on the last day. (1 Corinthians 15:23) But what does it mean to honor...
