One lesson every Christian needs to learn, and learn soon, is this: just who are we seeking to please? There are only two options here:…
Many biblical truths have a positive as well as a negative side to them. That is, an affirmative truth may well have an obverse negative…
We are rather selective when it comes to claiming God’s promises: Many Christians are very keen on claiming God’s promises. And so they should be.…
Is it possible for believers to miss out on the best that God has for them? Consider these questions: Is it possible that what God…
Could God ever choose to sin? As has often been said, Christian beliefs are simple enough for a child to understand and believe. But they…
Sometimes “Christian libertarians” say the dumbest things: The only problem I had in writing this article was in deciding what title to run with. I…
Yes, sadly there are such things as grumpy old men. I suppose I am one of them – at least many folks might think so.…
Another national election – this time in Australia. Plenty of political machinations and moves were involved by all sides. People did all they could to…
In an age where mankind reigns supreme, and God – if he is thought to exist at all – is merely an appendage to us…
OK, if you like the blues – as I do – and some oldish classic films, then you will know what I am talking about…
If your intention is to build up a big congregation, keep the masses happy, and keep the money rolling in, then there are a few…
For much of church history a rigid clergy/laity divide existed. This too often resulted in the masses believing that only a select few were really…
As I near the end of reading through the Psalms – as part of my read-the-Bible-in-a-year regime – a few things are worth highlighting. One…
A sad situation is enveloping large parts of the evangelical church today, especially those associated with the emergent church. Increasingly we are being told that…
It is all rather common – almost to the point of being monotonous – for atheists to throw out the old chestnut, “Can we be…
I was recently speaking and teaching interstate at some churches and Christian groups. A number of these groups, I was informed, had actually broken away…
The biblical understanding of morality is rather straightforward: There exists an objective, universal moral law because there is a transcendent, personal moral lawgiver – God.…
Not everything we read about in Scripture is meant to be copied! There are various important principles of biblical interpretation. If we keep these in…
Faith and secret sins: As I was walking the dog this morning I was thinking about other believers – as well as myself. We all…
A century ago this important work appeared: OK, I am a bit off by a few weeks, or a few months, but we can still…