Category Archives: CHRISTIAN LIFE

WHO PUT THE “LOCK” IN WEDLOCK – Part 2

We have seen that marriages serves several important purposes. 1. Mutual companionship. 2. To reflect the imago Dei and glorify him. 3. A means of rearing children. 4. A portrait of Christ’s relationship to the church. THE MARRIAGE COVENANT It is also critical to understand that the marital bond involves a binding covenant.  Marriage, then,Continue reading “WHO PUT THE “LOCK” IN WEDLOCK – Part 2″

WHO PUT THE “LOCK” IN WEDLOCK – Part 1

I am growing increasingly more uncomfortable with the current attitudes about marriage.  It’s not enough that several states have abandoned the biblical model of marriage between one woman and one man by legalizing homosexual “marriage.”  Equally troubling is the notion that marriage can be dissolved when one partner grows dissatisfied with his or her spouse.Continue reading “WHO PUT THE “LOCK” IN WEDLOCK – Part 1″

DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 6

8. Dead guys remind us about the power of the gospel and in so doing, lead us to the cross The heroes of church history can rightly inspire us, motivate us, challenge us, and fuel our resolve for living the Christian life.  But in the final analysis, these godly people remind us about the power of theContinue reading “DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 6”

DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 5

5. The dead guys enrich us with rich theological treasures There are many theological treasures that should attract our attention.  I mention only a few in this post.  First, consider the great creeds bestowed on us by the dead guys.  The Nicene Creed (A.D. 325), The Constantinople Creed (A.D. 381), the Chalcedonian Creed (A.D. 451),Continue reading “DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 5”

DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 4

4. The dead guys encourage vibrant Christian living The dead guys have wielded a powerful force for change in my life and have encouraged my Christian growth in ways that are beyond the scope of a 500 word blog post.  Four specific things emerge in particular: Waking Early – There was a day when I felt likeContinue reading “DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 4”

DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 3

2. Dead guys remind us how God can take the most hardened sinner and transform him into a trophy of God’s grace In 354 a baby was born.  His name – Aurelius Augustine.  The young boy who was a sinner by birth (Ps. 51:5).  As he grew older, became increasingly comfortable with his status as a sinner.Continue reading “DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 3”

DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 2

REASONS FOR UNEARTHING THE DEAD GUYS What is the rationale for unearthing the dead guys?  In his introduction to Athanasius’s masterpiece, On the Incarnation (a book written over 1,600 years ago), C.S. Lewis discusses the propensity of many people to gravitate to the new when all the while neglecting the old: “This mistaken preference for the modernContinue reading “DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 2”

DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 1

The smell of burning flesh hung in the air.  The villagers turned their heads and gasped.  Stray dogs fled.  The man’s wife wept bitterly.  His children watched in disbelief.  The stench was a vivid reminder of who sat on the throne.  Mary Tudor ruled with ironclad authority.  Her subjects were obligated to obey.  Any dissenters would pay theContinue reading “DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 1”

DEATH BY LIVING – N.D. Wilson (2013)

Grasshoppers, swings, dirt, traffic jams, puppy dogs, and blue skies. N.D. Wilson appears to be captivated by everyday objects and everyday situations. He appears to be captivated by life. Living life is what his new book is meant to convey – really living life. But living also means dying.  So the author wordsmiths his wayContinue reading “DEATH BY LIVING – N.D. Wilson (2013)”

The Indispensable Need for Unity: Part 5

For several days now, we have been discussing unity.  We have argued that there is an indispensable need for unity, especially in the local church.  Thus far, we have seen: The Definition of Unity The Defining Marks of Unity The Deterrents to Unity The Devil’s Hatred of Unity The previous discussion uncovered an important principleContinue reading “The Indispensable Need for Unity: Part 5”